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Subtract 9/16 from 32/10

1^st number: 3 2/10, 2^nd number: 9/16

32/10 - 9/16 is 211/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   32/10 = 32 × 8/10 × 8 = 256/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   256/80 - 45/80 = 256 - 45/80 = 211/80
5. In mixed form: 251/80

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