Subtract 3/32 from 56/9
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 3/32
56/9 - 3/32 is 1765/288.
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,
56/9 = 56 × 32/9 × 32 = 1792/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1792/288 - 27/288 = 1792 - 27/288 = 1765/288 - In mixed form: 637/288
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