Subtract 21/45 from 28/32
28/32 - 21/45 is 49/120.
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,
28/32 = 28 × 45/32 × 45 = 1260/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
21/45 = 21 × 32/45 × 32 = 672/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/1440 - 672/1440 = 1260 - 672/1440 = 588/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/120
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