Subtract 6/32 from 56/9, Solve 6 2/9

Subtract 6/32 from 56/9

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

56/9 - 6/32 is 869/144.

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,
6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
1792/288 - 54/288 = 1792 - 54/288 = 1738/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 869/144
In mixed form: 65/144

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