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Subtract 81/32 from 1/7

1^st number: 1/7, 2^nd number: 2 17/32

1/7 - 81/32 is -535/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 32 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
   1/7 = 1 × 32/7 × 32 = 32/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   81/32 = 81 × 7/32 × 7 = 567/224
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/224 - 567/224 = 32 - 567/224 = -535/224

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