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Subtract 7/32 from 2/9

2/9 - 7/32 is 1/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   2/9 = 2 × 32/9 × 32 = 64/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/288 - 63/288 = 64 - 63/288 = 1/288

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