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Subtract 6/30 from 49/32

1^st number: 1 17/32, 2^nd number: 6/30

49/32 - 6/30 is 213/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   49/32 = 49 × 15/32 × 15 = 735/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   6/30 = 6 × 16/30 × 16 = 96/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/480 - 96/480 = 735 - 96/480 = 639/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/160
6. In mixed form: 153/160

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