Subtract 7/45 from 12/32
12/32 - 7/45 is 79/360.
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,
12/32 = 12 × 45/32 × 45 = 540/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
7/45 = 7 × 32/45 × 32 = 224/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/1440 - 224/1440 = 540 - 224/1440 = 316/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/360
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