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Subtract 2/32 from 8/4

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 2/32

8/4 - 2/32 is 31/16.

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,
   8/4 = 8 × 8/4 × 8 = 64/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   2/32 = 2 × 1/32 × 1 = 2/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/32 - 2/32 = 64 - 2/32 = 62/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/16
6. In mixed form: 115/16

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