Subtract 9/56 from 1/32
1/32 - 9/56 is -29/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
1/32 = 1 × 7/32 × 7 = 7/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
9/56 = 9 × 4/56 × 4 = 36/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/224 - 36/224 = 7 - 36/224 = -29/224
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