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Subtract 45/16 from 5/32

1^st number: 5/32, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

5/32 - 45/16 is -85/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   5/32 = 5 × 1/32 × 1 = 5/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
   45/16 = 45 × 2/16 × 2 = 90/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/32 - 90/32 = 5 - 90/32 = -85/32

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