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Subtract 49/32 from 42/6

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 1 17/32

42/6 - 49/32 is 175/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    42/6 = 42 × 16/6 × 16 = 672/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    49/32 = 49 × 3/32 × 3 = 147/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/96 - 147/96 = 672 - 147/96 = 525/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/32
  6. In mixed form: 515/32

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