Subtract 25/45 from 49/32
1st number: 1 17/32, 2nd number: 25/45
49/32 - 25/45 is 281/288.
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,
25/45 = 25 × 32/45 × 32 = 800/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/1440 - 800/1440 = 2205 - 800/1440 = 1405/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 281/288
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