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Subtract 15/8 from 6/32

1^st number: 6/32, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

6/32 - 15/8 is -27/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   6/32 = 6 × 1/32 × 1 = 6/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
   15/8 = 15 × 4/8 × 4 = 60/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/32 - 60/32 = 6 - 60/32 = -54/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/16

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