Subtract 9/32 from 5/35
5/35 - 9/32 is -31/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
5/35 = 5 × 32/35 × 32 = 160/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
9/32 = 9 × 35/32 × 35 = 315/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/1120 - 315/1120 = 160 - 315/1120 = -155/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/224
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