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Subtract 27/32 from 28/5

1^st number: 5 3/5, 2^nd number: 27/32

28/5 - 27/32 is 761/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
   28/5 = 28 × 32/5 × 32 = 896/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/160 - 135/160 = 896 - 135/160 = 761/160
5. In mixed form: 4121/160

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