Subtract 4/32 from 50/45
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 4/32
50/45 - 4/32 is 71/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
50/45 = 50 × 32/45 × 32 = 1600/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
4/32 = 4 × 45/32 × 45 = 180/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/1440 - 180/1440 = 1600 - 180/1440 = 1420/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/72
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