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Subtract 6/32 from 7/6

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

7/6 - 6/32 is 47/48.

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,
   7/6 = 7 × 16/6 × 16 = 112/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/96 - 18/96 = 112 - 18/96 = 94/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/48

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