Answers

Subtract 32/63 from 72/56

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 32/63

72/56 - 32/63 is 7/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   72/56 = 72 × 9/56 × 9 = 648/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   32/63 = 32 × 8/63 × 8 = 256/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/504 - 256/504 = 648 - 256/504 = 392/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/9

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