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Subtract 6/32 from 5/4

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 6/32

5/4 - 6/32 is 17/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
   5/4 = 5 × 8/4 × 8 = 40/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   6/32 = 6 × 1/32 × 1 = 6/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/32 - 6/32 = 40 - 6/32 = 34/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/16
6. In mixed form: 11/16

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