Subtract 10/5 from 32/9
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 2 0/5
32/9 - 10/5 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
32/9 = 32 × 5/9 × 5 = 160/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
10/5 = 10 × 9/5 × 9 = 90/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/45 - 90/45 = 160 - 90/45 = 70/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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