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Subtract 25/6 from 10/32

1^st number: 10/32, 2^nd number: 4 1/6

10/32 - 25/6 is -185/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   25/6 = 25 × 16/6 × 16 = 400/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/96 - 400/96 = 30 - 400/96 = -370/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -185/48

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