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Subtract 7/32 from 1/45

1/45 - 7/32 is -283/1440.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    1/45 = 1 × 32/45 × 32 = 32/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    7/32 = 7 × 45/32 × 45 = 315/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/1440 - 315/1440 = 32 - 315/1440 = -283/1440

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