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Subtract 1/36 from 21/32

21/32 - 1/36 is 181/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   21/32 = 21 × 9/32 × 9 = 189/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   1/36 = 1 × 8/36 × 8 = 8/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/288 - 8/288 = 189 - 8/288 = 181/288

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