Answers

Subtract 35/32 from 80/15

1^st number: 5 5/15, 2^nd number: 1 3/32

80/15 - 35/32 is 407/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   80/15 = 80 × 32/15 × 32 = 2560/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   35/32 = 35 × 15/32 × 15 = 525/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2560/480 - 525/480 = 2560 - 525/480 = 2035/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 407/96
6. In mixed form: 423/96

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