Subtract 36/9 from 3/32
1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 4 0/9
3/32 - 36/9 is -125/32.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
36/9 = 36 × 32/9 × 32 = 1152/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/288 - 1152/288 = 27 - 1152/288 = -1125/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/32
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