Subtract 32/6 from 20/9
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 5 2/6
20/9 - 32/6 is -28/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
20/9 = 20 × 2/9 × 2 = 40/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
32/6 = 32 × 3/6 × 3 = 96/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/18 - 96/18 = 40 - 96/18 = -56/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/9
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