Subtract 42/45 from 45/32
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 42/45
45/32 - 42/45 is 227/480.
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,
45/32 = 45 × 45/32 × 45 = 2025/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
42/45 = 42 × 32/45 × 32 = 1344/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/1440 - 1344/1440 = 2025 - 1344/1440 = 681/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/480
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