Subtract 1/9 from 40/32
1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 1/9
40/32 - 1/9 is 41/36.
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,
40/32 = 40 × 9/32 × 9 = 360/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
1/9 = 1 × 32/9 × 32 = 32/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/288 - 32/288 = 360 - 32/288 = 328/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/36
- In mixed form: 15/36
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