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Subtract 7/32 from 45/4

1^st number: 11 1/4, 2^nd number: 7/32

45/4 - 7/32 is 353/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
   45/4 = 45 × 8/4 × 8 = 360/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   7/32 = 7 × 1/32 × 1 = 7/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/32 - 7/32 = 360 - 7/32 = 353/32
5. In mixed form: 111/32

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