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Subtract 3/45 from 50/32

1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 3/45

50/32 - 3/45 is 359/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    50/32 = 50 × 45/32 × 45 = 2250/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    3/45 = 3 × 32/45 × 32 = 96/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2250/1440 - 96/1440 = 2250 - 96/1440 = 2154/1440
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 359/240
  6. In mixed form: 1119/240

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