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Subtract 42/32 from 49/6

1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 1 10/32

49/6 - 42/32 is 329/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    49/6 = 49 × 16/6 × 16 = 784/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    784/96 - 126/96 = 784 - 126/96 = 658/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 329/48
  6. In mixed form: 641/48

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