Subtract 7/9 from 32/4
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 7/9
32/4 - 7/9 is 65/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
32/4 = 32 × 9/4 × 9 = 288/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
7/9 = 7 × 4/9 × 4 = 28/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/36 - 28/36 = 288 - 28/36 = 260/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/9
- In mixed form: 72/9
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