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Subtract 63/32 from 84/2

1^st number: 42 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 31/32

84/2 - 63/32 is 1281/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
   84/2 = 84 × 16/2 × 16 = 1344/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   63/32 = 63 × 1/32 × 1 = 63/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/32 - 63/32 = 1344 - 63/32 = 1281/32
5. In mixed form: 401/32

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