Subtract 4/32 from 25/9
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 4/32
25/9 - 4/32 is 191/72.
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,
25/9 = 25 × 32/9 × 32 = 800/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/288 - 36/288 = 800 - 36/288 = 764/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/72
- In mixed form: 247/72
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