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Subtract 3/32 from 5/9

5/9 - 3/32 is 133/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    5/9 = 5 × 32/9 × 32 = 160/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    160/288 - 27/288 = 160 - 27/288 = 133/288

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