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Subtract 6/32 from 10/18

10/18 - 6/32 is 53/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   10/18 = 10 × 16/18 × 16 = 160/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/288 - 54/288 = 160 - 54/288 = 106/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/144

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