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Subtract 1/32 from 5/6

5/6 - 1/32 is 77/96.

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,
    5/6 = 5 × 16/6 × 16 = 80/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/96 - 3/96 = 80 - 3/96 = 77/96

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