Subtract 15/32 from 20/9
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 15/32
20/9 - 15/32 is 505/288.
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,
20/9 = 20 × 32/9 × 32 = 640/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
15/32 = 15 × 9/32 × 9 = 135/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/288 - 135/288 = 640 - 135/288 = 505/288 - In mixed form: 1217/288
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