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Subtract 9/32 from 10/20

10/20 - 9/32 is 7/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   10/20 = 10 × 8/20 × 8 = 80/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/160 - 45/160 = 80 - 45/160 = 35/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/32

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