Subtract 45/5 from 18/32
1st number: 18/32, 2nd number: 9 0/5
18/32 - 45/5 is -135/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
45/5 = 45 × 32/5 × 32 = 1440/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/160 - 1440/160 = 90 - 1440/160 = -1350/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -135/16
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