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Subtract 5/4 from 32/63

1^st number: 32/63, 2^nd number: 1 1/4

32/63 - 5/4 is -187/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   32/63 = 32 × 4/63 × 4 = 128/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   5/4 = 5 × 63/4 × 63 = 315/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/252 - 315/252 = 128 - 315/252 = -187/252

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