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Subtract 7/32 from 98/6

1^st number: 16 2/6, 2^nd number: 7/32

98/6 - 7/32 is 1547/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   98/6 = 98 × 16/6 × 16 = 1568/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   7/32 = 7 × 3/32 × 3 = 21/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/96 - 21/96 = 1568 - 21/96 = 1547/96
5. In mixed form: 1611/96

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