Subtract 20/9 from 2/32, Solve 2/32

Subtract 20/9 from 2/32

1^st number: 2/32, 2^nd number: 2 2/9

2/32 - 20/9 is -311/144.

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,
2/32 = 2 × 9/32 × 9 = 18/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
20/9 = 20 × 32/9 × 32 = 640/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
18/288 - 640/288 = 18 - 640/288 = -622/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/144

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