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Subtract 45/63 from 98/32

1^st number: 3 2/32, 2^nd number: 45/63

98/32 - 45/63 is 263/112.

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,
   98/32 = 98 × 63/32 × 63 = 6174/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   45/63 = 45 × 32/63 × 32 = 1440/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6174/2016 - 1440/2016 = 6174 - 1440/2016 = 4734/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/112
6. In mixed form: 239/112

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