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Subtract 24/32 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 24/32

8/6 - 24/32 is 7/12.

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,
   24/32 = 24 × 3/32 × 3 = 72/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/96 - 72/96 = 128 - 72/96 = 56/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12

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