Subtract 25/32 from 24/45
24/45 - 25/32 is -119/480.
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,
24/45 = 24 × 32/45 × 32 = 768/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
25/32 = 25 × 45/32 × 45 = 1125/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/1440 - 1125/1440 = 768 - 1125/1440 = -357/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/480
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