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Subtract 63/32 from 54/40

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 1 31/32

54/40 - 63/32 is -99/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   54/40 = 54 × 4/40 × 4 = 216/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   63/32 = 63 × 5/32 × 5 = 315/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/160 - 315/160 = 216 - 315/160 = -99/160

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