Subtract 28/32 from 9/3
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 28/32
9/3 - 28/32 is 17/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
9/3 = 9 × 32/3 × 32 = 288/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
28/32 = 28 × 3/32 × 3 = 84/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/96 - 84/96 = 288 - 84/96 = 204/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/8
- In mixed form: 21/8
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