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Subtract 1/5 from 32/63

32/63 - 1/5 is 97/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 5 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   32/63 = 32 × 5/63 × 5 = 160/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   1/5 = 1 × 63/5 × 63 = 63/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/315 - 63/315 = 160 - 63/315 = 97/315

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