Subtract 7/32 from 9/24
9/24 - 7/32 is 5/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
9/24 = 9 × 4/24 × 4 = 36/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
7/32 = 7 × 3/32 × 3 = 21/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/96 - 21/96 = 36 - 21/96 = 15/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/32
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