Subtract 32/10 from 1/9
1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 3 2/10
1/9 - 32/10 is -139/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
1/9 = 1 × 10/9 × 10 = 10/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
32/10 = 32 × 9/10 × 9 = 288/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/90 - 288/90 = 10 - 288/90 = -278/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/45
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