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Subtract 63/35 from 32/16

1^st number: 2 0/16, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

32/16 - 63/35 is 1/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   32/16 = 32 × 35/16 × 35 = 1120/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   63/35 = 63 × 16/35 × 16 = 1008/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/560 - 1008/560 = 1120 - 1008/560 = 112/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5

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