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Subtract 28/5 from 9/32

1st number: 9/32, 2nd number: 5 3/5

9/32 - 28/5 is -851/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    28/5 = 28 × 32/5 × 32 = 896/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/160 - 896/160 = 45 - 896/160 = -851/160

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