Subtract 32/81 from 45/90
45/90 - 32/81 is 17/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 81 is 810
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 9 = 810,
45/90 = 45 × 9/90 × 9 = 405/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
32/81 = 32 × 10/81 × 10 = 320/810 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/810 - 320/810 = 405 - 320/810 = 85/810 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/162
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