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Subtract 15/8 from 4/32

1^st number: 4/32, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

4/32 - 15/8 is -7/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   4/32 = 4 × 1/32 × 1 = 4/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
   15/8 = 15 × 4/8 × 4 = 60/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/32 - 60/32 = 4 - 60/32 = -56/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/4

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