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Subtract 7/32 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 7/32

35/20 - 7/32 is 49/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   35/20 = 35 × 8/20 × 8 = 280/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/160 - 35/160 = 280 - 35/160 = 245/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/32
6. In mixed form: 117/32

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