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Subtract 9/14 from 63/32

1st number: 1 31/32, 2nd number: 9/14

63/32 - 9/14 is 297/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 14 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    63/32 = 63 × 7/32 × 7 = 441/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
    9/14 = 9 × 16/14 × 16 = 144/224
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    441/224 - 144/224 = 441 - 144/224 = 297/224
  5. In mixed form: 173/224

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