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Subtract 2/9 from 4/32

4/32 - 2/9 is -7/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    2/9 = 2 × 32/9 × 32 = 64/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/288 - 64/288 = 36 - 64/288 = -28/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/72

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