Subtract 3/9 from 9/32
9/32 - 3/9 is -5/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
9/32 = 9 × 9/32 × 9 = 81/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
3/9 = 3 × 32/9 × 32 = 96/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/288 - 96/288 = 81 - 96/288 = -15/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/96
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