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Subtract 9/32 from 48/30

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 9/32

48/30 - 9/32 is 211/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   48/30 = 48 × 16/30 × 16 = 768/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   768/480 - 135/480 = 768 - 135/480 = 633/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/160
6. In mixed form: 151/160

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