Subtract 7/5 from 9/32
1st number: 9/32, 2nd number: 1 2/5
932 - 75 is -179160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
932 = 9 × 532 × 5 = 45160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
75 = 7 × 325 × 32 = 224160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45160 - 224160 = 45 - 224160 = -179160
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