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Subtract 63/32 from 54/8

1^st number: 6 6/8, 2^nd number: 1 31/32

54/8 - 63/32 is 153/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
   54/8 = 54 × 4/8 × 4 = 216/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   63/32 = 63 × 1/32 × 1 = 63/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/32 - 63/32 = 216 - 63/32 = 153/32
5. In mixed form: 425/32

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