Subtract 2/28 from 32/9
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 2/28
32/9 - 2/28 is 439/126.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 9/28 × 9 = 18/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/252 - 18/252 = 896 - 18/252 = 878/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 439/126
- In mixed form: 361/126
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