Subtract 4/8 from 32/9
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 4/8
32/9 - 4/8 is 55/18.
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,
32/9 = 32 × 8/9 × 8 = 256/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
4/8 = 4 × 9/8 × 9 = 36/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/72 - 36/72 = 256 - 36/72 = 220/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/18
- In mixed form: 31/18
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