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Subtract 27/32 from 20/18

1^st number: 1 2/18, 2^nd number: 27/32

20/18 - 27/32 is 77/288.

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,
   20/18 = 20 × 16/18 × 16 = 320/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   27/32 = 27 × 9/32 × 9 = 243/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/288 - 243/288 = 320 - 243/288 = 77/288

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