Subtract 24/9 from 8/32
1st number: 8/32, 2nd number: 2 6/9
8/32 - 24/9 is -29/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
8/32 = 8 × 9/32 × 9 = 72/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
24/9 = 24 × 32/9 × 32 = 768/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/288 - 768/288 = 72 - 768/288 = -696/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/12
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