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Subtract 63/56 from 27/32

1^st number: 27/32, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

27/32 - 63/56 is -9/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   27/32 = 27 × 7/32 × 7 = 189/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   63/56 = 63 × 4/56 × 4 = 252/224
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/224 - 252/224 = 189 - 252/224 = -63/224
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/32

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