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Subtract 1/32 from 49/45

1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 1/32

49/45 - 1/32 is 1523/1440.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    49/45 = 49 × 32/45 × 32 = 1568/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    1/32 = 1 × 45/32 × 45 = 45/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1568/1440 - 45/1440 = 1568 - 45/1440 = 1523/1440
  5. In mixed form: 183/1440

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