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Subtract 35/32 from 2/18

1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 1 3/32

2/18 - 35/32 is -283/288.

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,
    2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    35/32 = 35 × 9/32 × 9 = 315/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/288 - 315/288 = 32 - 315/288 = -283/288

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