Subtract 21/45 from 50/32
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 21/45
50/32 - 21/45 is 263/240.
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,
50/32 = 50 × 45/32 × 45 = 2250/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
21/45 = 21 × 32/45 × 32 = 672/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/1440 - 672/1440 = 2250 - 672/1440 = 1578/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/240
- In mixed form: 123/240
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