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Subtract 35/32 from 7/5

1^st number: 1 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 3/32

7/5 - 35/32 is 49/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
   7/5 = 7 × 32/5 × 32 = 224/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   35/32 = 35 × 5/32 × 5 = 175/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/160 - 175/160 = 224 - 175/160 = 49/160

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