Subtract 6/32 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 6/32
50/9 - 6/32 is 773/144.
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,
50/9 = 50 × 32/9 × 32 = 1600/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/288 - 54/288 = 1600 - 54/288 = 1546/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 773/144
- In mixed form: 553/144
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