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Subtract 1/42 from 45/32

1^st number: 1 13/32, 2^nd number: 1/42

45/32 - 1/42 is 929/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   45/32 = 45 × 21/32 × 21 = 945/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   1/42 = 1 × 16/42 × 16 = 16/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/672 - 16/672 = 945 - 16/672 = 929/672
5. In mixed form: 1257/672

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