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Subtract 14/63 from 8/32

8/32 - 14/63 is 1/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
   8/32 = 8 × 63/32 × 63 = 504/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   14/63 = 14 × 32/63 × 32 = 448/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/2016 - 448/2016 = 504 - 448/2016 = 56/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/36

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