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Subtract 3/32 from 9/7

1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 3/32

9/7 - 3/32 is 267/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
    9/7 = 9 × 32/7 × 32 = 288/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    3/32 = 3 × 7/32 × 7 = 21/224
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    288/224 - 21/224 = 288 - 21/224 = 267/224
  5. In mixed form: 143/224

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