Subtract 21/32 from 35/45
35/45 - 21/32 is 35/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
35/45 = 35 × 32/45 × 32 = 1120/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
21/32 = 21 × 45/32 × 45 = 945/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/1440 - 945/1440 = 1120 - 945/1440 = 175/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/288
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