Subtract 10/45 from 42/32
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 10/45
42/32 - 10/45 is 157/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
42/32 = 42 × 45/32 × 45 = 1890/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
10/45 = 10 × 32/45 × 32 = 320/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/1440 - 320/1440 = 1890 - 320/1440 = 1570/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/144
- In mixed form: 113/144
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