Subtract 7/9 from 32/8
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 7/9
32/8 - 7/9 is 29/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
32/8 = 32 × 9/8 × 9 = 288/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
7/9 = 7 × 8/9 × 8 = 56/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/72 - 56/72 = 288 - 56/72 = 232/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/9
- In mixed form: 32/9
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