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Subtract 16/9 from 63/32

1^st number: 1 31/32, 2^nd number: 1 7/9

63/32 - 16/9 is 55/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   63/32 = 63 × 9/32 × 9 = 567/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   16/9 = 16 × 32/9 × 32 = 512/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/288 - 512/288 = 567 - 512/288 = 55/288

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