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Subtract 45/10 from 25/32

1^st number: 25/32, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

25/32 - 45/10 is -119/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   25/32 = 25 × 5/32 × 5 = 125/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
   45/10 = 45 × 16/10 × 16 = 720/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/160 - 720/160 = 125 - 720/160 = -595/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/32

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