Subtract 2/32 from 35/36
35/36 - 2/32 is 131/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
35/36 = 35 × 8/36 × 8 = 280/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
2/32 = 2 × 9/32 × 9 = 18/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/288 - 18/288 = 280 - 18/288 = 262/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/144
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