Subtract 15/8 from 32/9
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 1 7/8
329 - 158 is 12172.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
329 = 32 × 89 × 8 = 25672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
158 = 15 × 98 × 9 = 13572 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25672 - 13572 = 256 - 13572 = 12172 - In mixed form: 14972
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