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Subtract 15/32 from 21/4

1^st number: 5 1/4, 2^nd number: 15/32

21/4 - 15/32 is 153/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
   21/4 = 21 × 8/4 × 8 = 168/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   15/32 = 15 × 1/32 × 1 = 15/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/32 - 15/32 = 168 - 15/32 = 153/32
5. In mixed form: 425/32

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