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Subtract 10/32 from 56/9

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 10/32

56/9 - 10/32 is 851/144.

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,
    10/32 = 10 × 9/32 × 9 = 90/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1792/288 - 90/288 = 1792 - 90/288 = 1702/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 851/144
  6. In mixed form: 5131/144

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