Subtract 14/32 from 45/35
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 14/32
45/35 - 14/32 is 95/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
45/35 = 45 × 32/35 × 32 = 1440/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
14/32 = 14 × 35/32 × 35 = 490/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/1120 - 490/1120 = 1440 - 490/1120 = 950/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/112
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