Subtract 9/5 from 32/36
1st number: 32/36, 2nd number: 1 4/5
32/36 - 9/5 is -41/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
32/36 = 32 × 5/36 × 5 = 160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
9/5 = 9 × 36/5 × 36 = 324/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/180 - 324/180 = 160 - 324/180 = -164/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/45
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