Answers

Subtract 63/32 from 56/63

1^st number: 56/63, 2^nd number: 1 31/32

56/63 - 63/32 is -311/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   56/63 = 56 × 32/63 × 32 = 1792/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
   63/32 = 63 × 63/32 × 63 = 3969/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1792/2016 - 3969/2016 = 1792 - 3969/2016 = -2177/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/288

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