Answers

Subtract 35/6 from 80/32

1^st number: 2 16/32, 2^nd number: 5 5/6

80/32 - 35/6 is -10/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   80/32 = 80 × 3/32 × 3 = 240/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   35/6 = 35 × 16/6 × 16 = 560/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/96 - 560/96 = 240 - 560/96 = -320/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/3

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