Subtract 9/32 from 4/45
445 - 932 is -2771440.
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,
445 = 4 × 3245 × 32 = 1281440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
932 = 9 × 4532 × 45 = 4051440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1281440 - 4051440 = 128 - 4051440 = -2771440
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