Subtract 7/9 from 32/24
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 7/9
32/24 - 7/9 is 5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
32/24 = 32 × 3/24 × 3 = 96/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
7/9 = 7 × 8/9 × 8 = 56/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/72 - 56/72 = 96 - 56/72 = 40/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9
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