Subtract 30/32 from 5/9
59 - 3032 is -55144.
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,
59 = 5 × 329 × 32 = 160288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
3032 = 30 × 932 × 9 = 270288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160288 - 270288 = 160 - 270288 = -110288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55144
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