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Subtract 25/32 from 40/18

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 25/32

40/18 - 25/32 is 415/288.

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,
   40/18 = 40 × 16/18 × 16 = 640/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   25/32 = 25 × 9/32 × 9 = 225/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   640/288 - 225/288 = 640 - 225/288 = 415/288
5. In mixed form: 1127/288

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