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Subtract 8/18 from 2/32

2/32 - 8/18 is -55/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   2/32 = 2 × 9/32 × 9 = 18/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   8/18 = 8 × 16/18 × 16 = 128/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/288 - 128/288 = 18 - 128/288 = -110/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/144

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