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Subtract 3/32 from 9/35

9/35 - 3/32 is 183/1120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    9/35 = 9 × 32/35 × 32 = 288/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    3/32 = 3 × 35/32 × 35 = 105/1120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    288/1120 - 105/1120 = 288 - 105/1120 = 183/1120

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