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Subtract 24/5 from 5/32

1^st number: 5/32, 2^nd number: 4 4/5

5/32 - 24/5 is -743/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 5 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
   24/5 = 24 × 32/5 × 32 = 768/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/160 - 768/160 = 25 - 768/160 = -743/160

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