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Subtract 3/32 from 9/49

9/49 - 3/32 is 141/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 32 is 1568

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
    9/49 = 9 × 32/49 × 32 = 288/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    3/32 = 3 × 49/32 × 49 = 147/1568
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    288/1568 - 147/1568 = 288 - 147/1568 = 141/1568

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