Subtract 6/45 from 45/96
45/96 - 6/45 is 161/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
45/96 = 45 × 15/96 × 15 = 675/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
6/45 = 6 × 32/45 × 32 = 192/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/1440 - 192/1440 = 675 - 192/1440 = 483/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/480
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