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Subtract 28/18 from 3/32

1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 1 10/18

3/32 - 28/18 is -421/288.

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,
    3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    28/18 = 28 × 16/18 × 16 = 448/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/288 - 448/288 = 27 - 448/288 = -421/288

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