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Subtract 36/63 from 81/32

1^st number: 2 17/32, 2^nd number: 36/63

81/32 - 36/63 is 439/224.

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,
   81/32 = 81 × 63/32 × 63 = 5103/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   36/63 = 36 × 32/63 × 32 = 1152/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5103/2016 - 1152/2016 = 5103 - 1152/2016 = 3951/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 439/224
6. In mixed form: 1215/224

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