Subtract 60/42 from 45/32
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 1 18/42
45/32 - 60/42 is -5/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
45/32 = 45 × 21/32 × 21 = 945/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
60/42 = 60 × 16/42 × 16 = 960/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/672 - 960/672 = 945 - 960/672 = -15/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/224
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