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Subtract 18/90 from 35/32

1^st number: 1 3/32, 2^nd number: 18/90

35/32 - 18/90 is 143/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   35/32 = 35 × 45/32 × 45 = 1575/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
   18/90 = 18 × 16/90 × 16 = 288/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/1440 - 288/1440 = 1575 - 288/1440 = 1287/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/160

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