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Subtract 35/32 from 7/30

1^st number: 7/30, 2^nd number: 1 3/32

7/30 - 35/32 is -413/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   7/30 = 7 × 16/30 × 16 = 112/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   35/32 = 35 × 15/32 × 15 = 525/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/480 - 525/480 = 112 - 525/480 = -413/480

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