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Subtract 49/6 from 5/32

1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 8 1/6

5/32 - 49/6 is -769/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    49/6 = 49 × 16/6 × 16 = 784/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/96 - 784/96 = 15 - 784/96 = -769/96

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