Subtract 21/45 from 7/32
732 - 2145 is -119480.
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,
732 = 7 × 4532 × 45 = 3151440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
2145 = 21 × 3245 × 32 = 6721440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3151440 - 6721440 = 315 - 6721440 = -3571440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119480
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