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Subtract 18/8 from 5/32

1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 2 2/8

5/32 - 18/8 is -67/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 8 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    5/32 = 5 × 1/32 × 1 = 5/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    18/8 = 18 × 4/8 × 4 = 72/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/32 - 72/32 = 5 - 72/32 = -67/32

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