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Subtract 5/4 from 10/32

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

10/32 - 5/4 is -15/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 4 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   10/32 = 10 × 1/32 × 1 = 10/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
   5/4 = 5 × 8/4 × 8 = 40/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/32 - 40/32 = 10 - 40/32 = -30/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/16

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