Subtract 4/5 from 45/32
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 4/5
45/32 - 4/5 is 97/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
45/32 = 45 × 5/32 × 5 = 225/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
4/5 = 4 × 32/5 × 32 = 128/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/160 - 128/160 = 225 - 128/160 = 97/160
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