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Subtract 9/32 from 50/6

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 9/32

50/6 - 9/32 is 773/96.

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,
   50/6 = 50 × 16/6 × 16 = 800/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/96 - 27/96 = 800 - 27/96 = 773/96
5. In mixed form: 85/96

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