Subtract 8/32 from 1/45
1/45 - 8/32 is -41/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
1/45 = 1 × 32/45 × 32 = 32/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
8/32 = 8 × 45/32 × 45 = 360/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/1440 - 360/1440 = 32 - 360/1440 = -328/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/180
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