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Subtract 12/5 from 9/32

1^st number: 9/32, 2^nd number: 2 2/5

9/32 - 12/5 is -339/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 5 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
   12/5 = 12 × 32/5 × 32 = 384/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/160 - 384/160 = 45 - 384/160 = -339/160

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