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Subtract 5/32 from 28/63

28/63 - 5/32 is 83/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   28/63 = 28 × 32/63 × 32 = 896/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
   5/32 = 5 × 63/32 × 63 = 315/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/2016 - 315/2016 = 896 - 315/2016 = 581/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/288

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