Subtract 45/32 from 6/72, Solve 6/72

Subtract 45/32 from 6/72

1^st number: 6/72, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

6/72 - 45/32 is -127/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 32 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
6/72 = 6 × 4/72 × 4 = 24/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
45/32 = 45 × 9/32 × 9 = 405/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
24/288 - 405/288 = 24 - 405/288 = -381/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/96

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