Subtract 40/45 from 2/32
2/32 - 40/45 is -119/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
2/32 = 2 × 45/32 × 45 = 90/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
40/45 = 40 × 32/45 × 32 = 1280/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/1440 - 1280/1440 = 90 - 1280/1440 = -1190/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/144
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