Subtract 36/9 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 4 0/9
32/6 - 36/9 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
32/6 = 32 × 3/6 × 3 = 96/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
36/9 = 36 × 2/9 × 2 = 72/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/18 - 72/18 = 96 - 72/18 = 24/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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