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Subtract 45/40 from 32/75

1^st number: 32/75, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

32/75 - 45/40 is -419/600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   32/75 = 32 × 8/75 × 8 = 256/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   45/40 = 45 × 15/40 × 15 = 675/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   256/600 - 675/600 = 256 - 675/600 = -419/600

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