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Subtract 10/32 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 10/32

8/6 - 10/32 is 49/48.

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,
   8/6 = 8 × 16/6 × 16 = 128/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/96 - 30/96 = 128 - 30/96 = 98/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/48
6. In mixed form: 11/48

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