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Subtract 7/63 from 54/32

1^st number: 1 22/32, 2^nd number: 7/63

54/32 - 7/63 is 227/144.

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,
   54/32 = 54 × 63/32 × 63 = 3402/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   7/63 = 7 × 32/63 × 32 = 224/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3402/2016 - 224/2016 = 3402 - 224/2016 = 3178/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/144
6. In mixed form: 183/144

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