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Subtract 7/18 from 5/32

5/32 - 7/18 is -67/288.

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,
    5/32 = 5 × 9/32 × 9 = 45/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    7/18 = 7 × 16/18 × 16 = 112/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/288 - 112/288 = 45 - 112/288 = -67/288

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