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Subtract 15/35 from 63/32

1^st number: 1 31/32, 2^nd number: 15/35

63/32 - 15/35 is 345/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   63/32 = 63 × 35/32 × 35 = 2205/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
   15/35 = 15 × 32/35 × 32 = 480/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/1120 - 480/1120 = 2205 - 480/1120 = 1725/1120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 345/224
6. In mixed form: 1121/224

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