Subtract 14/32 from 75/9, Solve 8 3/9

Subtract 14/32 from 75/9

1^st number: 8 3/9, 2^nd number: 14/32

75/9 - 14/32 is 379/48.

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,
75/9 = 75 × 32/9 × 32 = 2400/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
14/32 = 14 × 9/32 × 9 = 126/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/288 - 126/288 = 2400 - 126/288 = 2274/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 379/48
In mixed form: 743/48

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