Subtract 12/90 from 7/32
7/32 - 12/90 is 41/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
7/32 = 7 × 45/32 × 45 = 315/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
12/90 = 12 × 16/90 × 16 = 192/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/1440 - 192/1440 = 315 - 192/1440 = 123/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/480
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