Subtract 2/32 from 20/9, Solve 2 2/9

Subtract 2/32 from 20/9

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 2/32

20/9 - 2/32 is 311/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
20/9 = 20 × 32/9 × 32 = 640/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
2/32 = 2 × 9/32 × 9 = 18/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
640/288 - 18/288 = 640 - 18/288 = 622/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/144
In mixed form: 223/144

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