Subtract 70/45 from 10/32, Solve 10/32

Subtract 70/45 from 10/32

1^st number: 10/32, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

10/32 - 70/45 is -179/144.

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,
10/32 = 10 × 45/32 × 45 = 450/1440
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
70/45 = 70 × 32/45 × 32 = 2240/1440
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/1440 - 2240/1440 = 450 - 2240/1440 = -1790/1440
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/144

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