Subtract 10/32 from 35/9, Solve 3 8/9

Subtract 10/32 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 10/32

35/9 - 10/32 is 515/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
35/9 = 35 × 32/9 × 32 = 1120/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
10/32 = 10 × 9/32 × 9 = 90/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/288 - 90/288 = 1120 - 90/288 = 1030/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 515/144
In mixed form: 383/144

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