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Subtract 7/32 from 28/18

1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 7/32

28/18 - 7/32 is 385/288.

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,
    28/18 = 28 × 16/18 × 16 = 448/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    448/288 - 63/288 = 448 - 63/288 = 385/288
  5. In mixed form: 197/288

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