Subtract 4/9 from 8/32
832 - 49 is -736.
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,
832 = 8 × 932 × 9 = 72288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
49 = 4 × 329 × 32 = 128288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72288 - 128288 = 72 - 128288 = -56288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -736
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