Subtract 75/90 from 49/32
1st number: 1 17/32, 2nd number: 75/90
49/32 - 75/90 is 67/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 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 90 × 16 = 1440,
75/90 = 75 × 16/90 × 16 = 1200/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/1440 - 1200/1440 = 2205 - 1200/1440 = 1005/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/96
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