Subtract 25/32 from 9/18
9/18 - 25/32 is -9/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
9/18 = 9 × 16/18 × 16 = 144/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
25/32 = 25 × 9/32 × 9 = 225/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/288 - 225/288 = 144 - 225/288 = -81/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/32
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