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Subtract 1/45 from 3/32

3/32 - 1/45 is 103/1440.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    3/32 = 3 × 45/32 × 45 = 135/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    1/45 = 1 × 32/45 × 32 = 32/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/1440 - 32/1440 = 135 - 32/1440 = 103/1440

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