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Subtract 5/36 from 10/32

10/32 - 5/36 is 25/144.

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,
   10/32 = 10 × 9/32 × 9 = 90/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   5/36 = 5 × 8/36 × 8 = 40/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/288 - 40/288 = 90 - 40/288 = 50/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/144

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