Subtract 9/35 from 45/32
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 9/35
45/32 - 9/35 is 1287/1120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
45/32 = 45 × 35/32 × 35 = 1575/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
9/35 = 9 × 32/35 × 32 = 288/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/1120 - 288/1120 = 1575 - 288/1120 = 1287/1120 - In mixed form: 1167/1120
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