Subtract 10/32 from 16/45
16/45 - 10/32 is 31/720.
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,
16/45 = 16 × 32/45 × 32 = 512/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
10/32 = 10 × 45/32 × 45 = 450/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/1440 - 450/1440 = 512 - 450/1440 = 62/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/720
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