Subtract 14/9 from 32/10
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 1 5/9
32/10 - 14/9 is 74/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
32/10 = 32 × 9/10 × 9 = 288/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
14/9 = 14 × 10/9 × 10 = 140/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/90 - 140/90 = 288 - 140/90 = 148/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/45
- In mixed form: 129/45
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