Subtract 2/32 from 5/9
5/9 - 2/32 is 71/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
5/9 = 5 × 32/9 × 32 = 160/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
2/32 = 2 × 9/32 × 9 = 18/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/288 - 18/288 = 160 - 18/288 = 142/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/144
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