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Subtract 70/63 from 3/32

1^st number: 3/32, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

3/32 - 70/63 is -293/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
   3/32 = 3 × 63/32 × 63 = 189/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   70/63 = 70 × 32/63 × 32 = 2240/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/2016 - 2240/2016 = 189 - 2240/2016 = -2051/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -293/288

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