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Subtract 18/32 from 9/4

1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 18/32

9/4 - 18/32 is 27/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
    9/4 = 9 × 8/4 × 8 = 72/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    18/32 = 18 × 1/32 × 1 = 18/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    72/32 - 18/32 = 72 - 18/32 = 54/32
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/16
  6. In mixed form: 111/16

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