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Subtract 7/32 from 9/36

9/36 - 7/32 is 1/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    9/36 = 9 × 8/36 × 8 = 72/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    72/288 - 63/288 = 72 - 63/288 = 9/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/32

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