Answers

Subtract 4/32 from 7/4

1^st number: 1 3/4, 2^nd number: 4/32

7/4 - 4/32 is 13/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
   7/4 = 7 × 8/4 × 8 = 56/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   4/32 = 4 × 1/32 × 1 = 4/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/32 - 4/32 = 56 - 4/32 = 52/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
6. In mixed form: 15/8

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