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Subtract 35/32 from 56/6

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 3/32

56/6 - 35/32 is 791/96.

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,
   56/6 = 56 × 16/6 × 16 = 896/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   35/32 = 35 × 3/32 × 3 = 105/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/96 - 105/96 = 896 - 105/96 = 791/96
5. In mixed form: 823/96

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