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Subtract 35/32 from 8/9

1^st number: 8/9, 2^nd number: 1 3/32

8/9 - 35/32 is -59/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   8/9 = 8 × 32/9 × 32 = 256/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   35/32 = 35 × 9/32 × 9 = 315/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   256/288 - 315/288 = 256 - 315/288 = -59/288

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