Subtract 9/32 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 9/32
35/6 - 9/32 is 533/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
35/6 = 35 × 16/6 × 16 = 560/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/96 - 27/96 = 560 - 27/96 = 533/96 - In mixed form: 553/96
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