Subtract 2/32 from 9/7
1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 2/32
9/7 - 2/32 is 137/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
9/7 = 9 × 32/7 × 32 = 288/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
2/32 = 2 × 7/32 × 7 = 14/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/224 - 14/224 = 288 - 14/224 = 274/224 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/112
- In mixed form: 125/112
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