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Subtract 18/21 from 54/32

1^st number: 1 22/32, 2^nd number: 18/21

54/32 - 18/21 is 93/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 21 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   54/32 = 54 × 21/32 × 21 = 1134/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   18/21 = 18 × 32/21 × 32 = 576/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1134/672 - 576/672 = 1134 - 576/672 = 558/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/112

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