Subtract 60/32 from 9/35
1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 1 28/32
9/35 - 60/32 is -453/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
9/35 = 9 × 32/35 × 32 = 288/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
60/32 = 60 × 35/32 × 35 = 2100/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/1120 - 2100/1120 = 288 - 2100/1120 = -1812/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -453/280
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