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Subtract 7/18 from 25/32

25/32 - 7/18 is 113/288.

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,
   25/32 = 25 × 9/32 × 9 = 225/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   7/18 = 7 × 16/18 × 16 = 112/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/288 - 112/288 = 225 - 112/288 = 113/288

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