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Subtract 35/32 from 35/9

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

35/9 - 35/32 is 805/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    35/9 = 35 × 32/9 × 32 = 1120/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    35/32 = 35 × 9/32 × 9 = 315/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1120/288 - 315/288 = 1120 - 315/288 = 805/288
  5. In mixed form: 2229/288

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