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Subtract 4/63 from 84/32

1^st number: 2 20/32, 2^nd number: 4/63

84/32 - 4/63 is 1291/504.

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,
   84/32 = 84 × 63/32 × 63 = 5292/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   4/63 = 4 × 32/63 × 32 = 128/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5292/2016 - 128/2016 = 5292 - 128/2016 = 5164/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1291/504
6. In mixed form: 2283/504

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