Subtract 10/45 from 6/32
6/32 - 10/45 is -5/144.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 45/32 × 45 = 270/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
10/45 = 10 × 32/45 × 32 = 320/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/1440 - 320/1440 = 270 - 320/1440 = -50/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/144
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