Subtract 10/9 from 6/32
1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 1 1/9
632 - 109 is -133144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
632 = 6 × 932 × 9 = 54288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
109 = 10 × 329 × 32 = 320288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54288 - 320288 = 54 - 320288 = -266288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133144
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