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Subtract 63/4 from 54/32

1^st number: 1 22/32, 2^nd number: 15 3/4

54/32 - 63/4 is -225/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 4 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   54/32 = 54 × 1/32 × 1 = 54/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
   63/4 = 63 × 8/4 × 8 = 504/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/32 - 504/32 = 54 - 504/32 = -450/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -225/16

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