Subtract 49/32 from 5/9
1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 1 17/32
5/9 - 49/32 is -281/288.
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,
49/32 = 49 × 9/32 × 9 = 441/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/288 - 441/288 = 160 - 441/288 = -281/288
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