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Subtract 49/32 from 20/6

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 17/32

20/6 - 49/32 is 173/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   20/6 = 20 × 16/6 × 16 = 320/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   49/32 = 49 × 3/32 × 3 = 147/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/96 - 147/96 = 320 - 147/96 = 173/96
5. In mixed form: 177/96

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