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Subtract 63/35 from 32/56

1^st number: 32/56, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

32/56 - 63/35 is -43/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   32/56 = 32 × 5/56 × 5 = 160/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   63/35 = 63 × 8/35 × 8 = 504/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/280 - 504/280 = 160 - 504/280 = -344/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/35

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