Subtract 21/32 from 6/45
6/45 - 21/32 is -251/480.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 32/45 × 32 = 192/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
21/32 = 21 × 45/32 × 45 = 945/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/1440 - 945/1440 = 192 - 945/1440 = -753/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -251/480
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