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Subtract 9/32 from 2/36

2/36 - 9/32 is -65/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    2/36 = 2 × 8/36 × 8 = 16/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    9/32 = 9 × 9/32 × 9 = 81/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/288 - 81/288 = 16 - 81/288 = -65/288

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