Subtract 7/90 from 35/32
1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 7/90
35/32 - 7/90 is 1463/1440.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
35/32 = 35 × 45/32 × 45 = 1575/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
7/90 = 7 × 16/90 × 16 = 112/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/1440 - 112/1440 = 1575 - 112/1440 = 1463/1440 - In mixed form: 123/1440
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