Subtract 5/9 from 6/32
6/32 - 5/9 is -53/144.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
5/9 = 5 × 32/9 × 32 = 160/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/288 - 160/288 = 54 - 160/288 = -106/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/144
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