Answers

Subtract 98/32 from 7/6

1^st number: 1 1/6, 2^nd number: 3 2/32

7/6 - 98/32 is -91/48.

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,
   98/32 = 98 × 3/32 × 3 = 294/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/96 - 294/96 = 112 - 294/96 = -182/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/48

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