Subtract 7/32 from 75/9, Solve 8 3/9

Subtract 7/32 from 75/9

1^st number: 8 3/9, 2^nd number: 7/32

75/9 - 7/32 is 779/96.

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,
7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/288 - 63/288 = 2400 - 63/288 = 2337/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 779/96
In mixed form: 811/96

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