Subtract 8/32 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 8/32
10/9 - 8/32 is 31/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
10/9 = 10 × 32/9 × 32 = 320/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
8/32 = 8 × 9/32 × 9 = 72/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/288 - 72/288 = 320 - 72/288 = 248/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/36
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