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Subtract 56/63 from 32/7

1^st number: 4 4/7, 2^nd number: 56/63

32/7 - 56/63 is 232/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   32/7 = 32 × 9/7 × 9 = 288/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   56/63 = 56 × 1/63 × 1 = 56/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/63 - 56/63 = 288 - 56/63 = 232/63
5. In mixed form: 343/63

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