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Subtract 8/35 from 15/32

15/32 - 8/35 is 269/1120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   15/32 = 15 × 35/32 × 35 = 525/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
   8/35 = 8 × 32/35 × 32 = 256/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/1120 - 256/1120 = 525 - 256/1120 = 269/1120

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