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Subtract 72/32 from 2/6

1^st number: 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 8/32

2/6 - 72/32 is -23/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   2/6 = 2 × 16/6 × 16 = 32/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   72/32 = 72 × 3/32 × 3 = 216/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/96 - 216/96 = 32 - 216/96 = -184/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/12

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