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Subtract 28/80 from 56/32

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 28/80

56/32 - 28/80 is 7/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 80 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   56/32 = 56 × 5/32 × 5 = 280/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
   28/80 = 28 × 2/80 × 2 = 56/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/160 - 56/160 = 280 - 56/160 = 224/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
6. In mixed form: 12/5

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