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Subtract 49/32 from 2/9

1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 17/32

2/9 - 49/32 is -377/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    2/9 = 2 × 32/9 × 32 = 64/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    49/32 = 49 × 9/32 × 9 = 441/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/288 - 441/288 = 64 - 441/288 = -377/288

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