Answers

Subtract 84/32 from 7/6

1^st number: 1 1/6, 2^nd number: 2 20/32

7/6 - 84/32 is -35/24.

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,
   84/32 = 84 × 3/32 × 3 = 252/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/96 - 252/96 = 112 - 252/96 = -140/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/24

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