Subtract 32/60 from 45/75
45/75 - 32/60 is 1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
32/60 = 32 × 5/60 × 5 = 160/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/300 - 160/300 = 180 - 160/300 = 20/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15
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