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Subtract 5/32 from 8/6

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 5/32

8/6 - 5/32 is 113/96.

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,
    5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    128/96 - 15/96 = 128 - 15/96 = 113/96
  5. In mixed form: 117/96

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