Subtract 1/45 from 2/32
2/32 - 1/45 is 29/720.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 45/32 × 45 = 90/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
1/45 = 1 × 32/45 × 32 = 32/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/1440 - 32/1440 = 90 - 32/1440 = 58/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/720
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