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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    45/5 = 45 × 32/5 × 32 = 1440/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/160 - 1440/160 = 90 - 1440/160 = -1350/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -135/16

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