Answers

Subtract 35/32 from 15/45

1^st number: 15/45, 2^nd number: 1 3/32

15/45 - 35/32 is -73/96.

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,
   15/45 = 15 × 32/45 × 32 = 480/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   35/32 = 35 × 45/32 × 45 = 1575/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/1440 - 1575/1440 = 480 - 1575/1440 = -1095/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/96

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