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Subtract 2/32 from 45/20

1^st number: 2 5/20, 2^nd number: 2/32

45/20 - 2/32 is 35/16.

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,
   45/20 = 45 × 8/20 × 8 = 360/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/160 - 10/160 = 360 - 10/160 = 350/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/16
6. In mixed form: 23/16

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