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Subtract 32/63 from 49/40

1^st number: 1 9/40, 2^nd number: 32/63

49/40 - 32/63 is 1807/2520.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 63 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
   49/40 = 49 × 63/40 × 63 = 3087/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
   32/63 = 32 × 40/63 × 40 = 1280/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/2520 - 1280/2520 = 3087 - 1280/2520 = 1807/2520

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