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Subtract 1/32 from 56/9

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 1/32

56/9 - 1/32 is 1783/288.

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,
    56/9 = 56 × 32/9 × 32 = 1792/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    1/32 = 1 × 9/32 × 9 = 9/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1792/288 - 9/288 = 1792 - 9/288 = 1783/288
  5. In mixed form: 655/288

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