Subtract 2/45 from 63/32
1st number: 1 31/32, 2nd number: 2/45
63/32 - 2/45 is 2771/1440.
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,
63/32 = 63 × 45/32 × 45 = 2835/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
2/45 = 2 × 32/45 × 32 = 64/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/1440 - 64/1440 = 2835 - 64/1440 = 2771/1440 - In mixed form: 11331/1440
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