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Subtract 9/24 from 5/32

5/32 - 9/24 is -7/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   9/24 = 9 × 4/24 × 4 = 36/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/96 - 36/96 = 15 - 36/96 = -21/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/32

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