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Subtract 25/63 from 49/32

1^st number: 1 17/32, 2^nd number: 25/63

49/32 - 25/63 is 2287/2016.

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,
   49/32 = 49 × 63/32 × 63 = 3087/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   25/63 = 25 × 32/63 × 32 = 800/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/2016 - 800/2016 = 3087 - 800/2016 = 2287/2016
5. In mixed form: 1271/2016

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