Subtract 3/45 from 5/32
5/32 - 3/45 is 43/480.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 45/32 × 45 = 225/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
3/45 = 3 × 32/45 × 32 = 96/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/1440 - 96/1440 = 225 - 96/1440 = 129/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/480
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