Subtract 15/32 from 45/9, Solve 5 0/9

Subtract 15/32 from 45/9

1^st number: 5 0/9, 2^nd number: 15/32

45/9 - 15/32 is 145/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
45/9 = 45 × 32/9 × 32 = 1440/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
15/32 = 15 × 9/32 × 9 = 135/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/288 - 135/288 = 1440 - 135/288 = 1305/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/32
In mixed form: 417/32

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