Subtract 8/45 from 42/32
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 8/45
42/32 - 8/45 is 817/720.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 32/45 × 32 = 256/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/1440 - 256/1440 = 1890 - 256/1440 = 1634/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 817/720
- In mixed form: 197/720
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