Subtract 40/9 from 28/32
1st number: 28/32, 2nd number: 4 4/9
28/32 - 40/9 is -257/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
28/32 = 28 × 9/32 × 9 = 252/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
40/9 = 40 × 32/9 × 32 = 1280/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/288 - 1280/288 = 252 - 1280/288 = -1028/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -257/72
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