To solve this without a calculator change the fractions to improper fractions 41/5 - 32/9 Find a Least Common denominator In this case, it is 45 to get 5 to 45 you multiply it by 9 to get 9 to 45 you multiply it by 5
41 * 9 / 5 * 9 - 32 * 5 / 9 * 5 369 / 45 - 160 / 45 subtract 209/45 This can't be simplified any further Written into mixed number it is, 4 29/45
