Subtract 5/9 from 15/32
1532 - 59 is -25288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
1532 = 15 × 932 × 9 = 135288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
59 = 5 × 329 × 32 = 160288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135288 - 160288 = 135 - 160288 = -25288
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