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Subtract 18/10 from 1/32

1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 1 8/10

1/32 - 18/10 is -283/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 10 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    18/10 = 18 × 16/10 × 16 = 288/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/160 - 288/160 = 5 - 288/160 = -283/160

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