Subtract 9/32 from 60/45
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 9/32
60/45 - 9/32 is 101/96.
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,
60/45 = 60 × 32/45 × 32 = 1920/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
9/32 = 9 × 45/32 × 45 = 405/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/1440 - 405/1440 = 1920 - 405/1440 = 1515/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/96
- In mixed form: 15/96
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