Subtract 9/32 from 36/60
36/60 - 9/32 is 51/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
36/60 = 36 × 8/60 × 8 = 288/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/480 - 135/480 = 288 - 135/480 = 153/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/160
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