Subtract 6/45 from 54/32
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 6/45
54/32 - 6/45 is 373/240.
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,
54/32 = 54 × 45/32 × 45 = 2430/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
6/45 = 6 × 32/45 × 32 = 192/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/1440 - 192/1440 = 2430 - 192/1440 = 2238/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 373/240
- In mixed form: 1133/240
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