Subtract 45/40 from 32/60
1st number: 32/60, 2nd number: 1 5/40
32/60 - 45/40 is -71/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
32/60 = 32 × 2/60 × 2 = 64/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
45/40 = 45 × 3/40 × 3 = 135/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/120 - 135/120 = 64 - 135/120 = -71/120
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