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Subtract 42/32 from 35/7

1^st number: 5 0/7, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

35/7 - 42/32 is 59/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 32 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
   35/7 = 35 × 32/7 × 32 = 1120/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   42/32 = 42 × 7/32 × 7 = 294/224
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/224 - 294/224 = 1120 - 294/224 = 826/224
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/16
6. In mixed form: 311/16

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