Answers

Subtract 35/32 from 35/63

1^st number: 35/63, 2^nd number: 1 3/32

35/63 - 35/32 is -155/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   35/63 = 35 × 32/63 × 32 = 1120/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
   35/32 = 35 × 63/32 × 63 = 2205/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/2016 - 2205/2016 = 1120 - 2205/2016 = -1085/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/288

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