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Subtract 3/32 from 45/35

1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 3/32

45/35 - 3/32 is 267/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    45/35 = 45 × 32/35 × 32 = 1440/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    3/32 = 3 × 35/32 × 35 = 105/1120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1440/1120 - 105/1120 = 1440 - 105/1120 = 1335/1120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 267/224
  6. In mixed form: 143/224

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