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Subtract 63/32 from 56/5

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 31/32

56/5 - 63/32 is 1477/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
   56/5 = 56 × 32/5 × 32 = 1792/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   63/32 = 63 × 5/32 × 5 = 315/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1792/160 - 315/160 = 1792 - 315/160 = 1477/160
5. In mixed form: 937/160

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