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Subtract 28/40 from 42/32

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 28/40

42/32 - 28/40 is 49/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   28/40 = 28 × 4/40 × 4 = 112/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/160 - 112/160 = 210 - 112/160 = 98/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/80

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