Subtract 70/32 from 16/9
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 2 6/32
16/9 - 70/32 is -59/144.
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,
16/9 = 16 × 32/9 × 32 = 512/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
70/32 = 70 × 9/32 × 9 = 630/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/288 - 630/288 = 512 - 630/288 = -118/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/144
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