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Subtract 21/63 from 35/32

1^st number: 1 3/32, 2^nd number: 21/63

35/32 - 21/63 is 73/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
   35/32 = 35 × 63/32 × 63 = 2205/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   21/63 = 21 × 32/63 × 32 = 672/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/2016 - 672/2016 = 2205 - 672/2016 = 1533/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/96

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