Subtract 15/28 from 32/9
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 15/28
32/9 - 15/28 is 761/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
32/9 = 32 × 28/9 × 28 = 896/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
15/28 = 15 × 9/28 × 9 = 135/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/252 - 135/252 = 896 - 135/252 = 761/252 - In mixed form: 35/252
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