Subtract 16/45 from 49/32
1st number: 1 17/32, 2nd number: 16/45
49/32 - 16/45 is 1693/1440.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
49/32 = 49 × 45/32 × 45 = 2205/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
16/45 = 16 × 32/45 × 32 = 512/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/1440 - 512/1440 = 2205 - 512/1440 = 1693/1440 - In mixed form: 1253/1440
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