Subtract 1/32 from 4/5
45 - 132 is 123160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
45 = 4 × 325 × 32 = 128160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
132 = 1 × 532 × 5 = 5160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128160 - 5160 = 128 - 5160 = 123160
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