Subtract 6/32 from 45/75
45/75 - 6/32 is 33/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
45/75 = 45 × 32/75 × 32 = 1440/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
6/32 = 6 × 75/32 × 75 = 450/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/2400 - 450/2400 = 1440 - 450/2400 = 990/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/80
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