Subtract 32/42 from 45/4
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 32/42
45/4 - 32/42 is 881/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
45/4 = 45 × 21/4 × 21 = 945/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
32/42 = 32 × 2/42 × 2 = 64/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/84 - 64/84 = 945 - 64/84 = 881/84 - In mixed form: 1041/84
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