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Subtract 14/32 from 49/18

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 14/32

49/18 - 14/32 is 329/144.

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,
   49/18 = 49 × 16/18 × 16 = 784/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   14/32 = 14 × 9/32 × 9 = 126/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/288 - 126/288 = 784 - 126/288 = 658/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 329/144
6. In mixed form: 241/144

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