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Subtract 18/16 from 32/20

1^st number: 1 12/20, 2^nd number: 1 2/16

32/20 - 18/16 is 19/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   32/20 = 32 × 4/20 × 4 = 128/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   18/16 = 18 × 5/16 × 5 = 90/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/80 - 90/80 = 128 - 90/80 = 38/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/40

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