Subtract 5/45 from 25/32
25/32 - 5/45 is 193/288.
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,
25/32 = 25 × 45/32 × 45 = 1125/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
5/45 = 5 × 32/45 × 32 = 160/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/1440 - 160/1440 = 1125 - 160/1440 = 965/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/288
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