Subtract 9/5 from 32/72
1st number: 32/72, 2nd number: 1 4/5
32/72 - 9/5 is -61/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
32/72 = 32 × 5/72 × 5 = 160/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
9/5 = 9 × 72/5 × 72 = 648/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/360 - 648/360 = 160 - 648/360 = -488/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/45
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