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Subtract 5/32 from 7/9

7/9 - 5/32 is 179/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    7/9 = 7 × 32/9 × 32 = 224/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    5/32 = 5 × 9/32 × 9 = 45/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    224/288 - 45/288 = 224 - 45/288 = 179/288

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