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Subtract 3/32 from 49/36

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 3/32

49/36 - 3/32 is 365/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   49/36 = 49 × 8/36 × 8 = 392/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/288 - 27/288 = 392 - 27/288 = 365/288
5. In mixed form: 177/288

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