Subtract 7/32 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 7/32
159 - 732 is 13996.
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,
159 = 15 × 329 × 32 = 480288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
732 = 7 × 932 × 9 = 63288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480288 - 63288 = 480 - 63288 = 417288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13996
- In mixed form: 14396
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