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Subtract 27/7 from 24/32

1^st number: 24/32, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

24/32 - 27/7 is -87/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 7 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   24/32 = 24 × 7/32 × 7 = 168/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
   27/7 = 27 × 32/7 × 32 = 864/224
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/224 - 864/224 = 168 - 864/224 = -696/224
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/28

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