Subtract 3/45 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 3/45
32/5 - 3/45 is 19/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
32/5 = 32 × 9/5 × 9 = 288/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
3/45 = 3 × 1/45 × 1 = 3/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/45 - 3/45 = 288 - 3/45 = 285/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/3
- In mixed form: 61/3
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