Subtract 4/9 from 4/32
4/32 - 4/9 is -23/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
4/9 = 4 × 32/9 × 32 = 128/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/288 - 128/288 = 36 - 128/288 = -92/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/72
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