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Subtract 8/9 from 81/32

1^st number: 2 17/32, 2^nd number: 8/9

81/32 - 8/9 is 473/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   81/32 = 81 × 9/32 × 9 = 729/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   8/9 = 8 × 32/9 × 32 = 256/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   729/288 - 256/288 = 729 - 256/288 = 473/288
5. In mixed form: 1185/288

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