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Subtract 5/32 from 24/18

1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 5/32

24/18 - 5/32 is 113/96.

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,
    24/18 = 24 × 16/18 × 16 = 384/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    5/32 = 5 × 9/32 × 9 = 45/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    384/288 - 45/288 = 384 - 45/288 = 339/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/96
  6. In mixed form: 117/96

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