Subtract 6/32 from 72/9
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 6/32
72/9 - 6/32 is 125/16.
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,
72/9 = 72 × 32/9 × 32 = 2304/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2304/288 - 54/288 = 2304 - 54/288 = 2250/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/16
- In mixed form: 713/16
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