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Subtract 20/18 from 35/32

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

35/32 - 20/18 is -5/288.

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,
   35/32 = 35 × 9/32 × 9 = 315/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   20/18 = 20 × 16/18 × 16 = 320/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/288 - 320/288 = 315 - 320/288 = -5/288

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