Subtract 1/35 from 9/32
9/32 - 1/35 is 283/1120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
9/32 = 9 × 35/32 × 35 = 315/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
1/35 = 1 × 32/35 × 32 = 32/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/1120 - 32/1120 = 315 - 32/1120 = 283/1120
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