Subtract 4/32 from 7/9
79 - 432 is 4772.
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,
79 = 7 × 329 × 32 = 224288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
432 = 4 × 932 × 9 = 36288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224288 - 36288 = 224 - 36288 = 188288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4772
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