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Subtract 9/32 from 25/8

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 9/32

25/8 - 9/32 is 91/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
   25/8 = 25 × 4/8 × 4 = 100/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   9/32 = 9 × 1/32 × 1 = 9/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/32 - 9/32 = 100 - 9/32 = 91/32
5. In mixed form: 227/32

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