Subtract 30/32 from 35/9, Solve 3 8/9

Subtract 30/32 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 30/32

35/9 - 30/32 is 425/144.

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,
30/32 = 30 × 9/32 × 9 = 270/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/288 - 270/288 = 1120 - 270/288 = 850/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 425/144
In mixed form: 2137/144

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