Subtract 4/9 from 42/32
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 4/9
42/32 - 4/9 is 125/144.
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,
42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
4/9 = 4 × 32/9 × 32 = 128/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/288 - 128/288 = 378 - 128/288 = 250/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/144
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