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Subtract 45/35 from 32/5

1^st number: 6 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 10/35

32/5 - 45/35 is 179/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   32/5 = 32 × 7/5 × 7 = 224/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   45/35 = 45 × 1/35 × 1 = 45/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/35 - 45/35 = 224 - 45/35 = 179/35
5. In mixed form: 54/35

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