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Subtract 2/45 from 4/32

4/32 - 2/45 is 29/360.

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,
    4/32 = 4 × 45/32 × 45 = 180/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    2/45 = 2 × 32/45 × 32 = 64/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/1440 - 64/1440 = 180 - 64/1440 = 116/1440
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/360

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