Subtract 32/45 from 7/4
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 32/45
7/4 - 32/45 is 187/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
7/4 = 7 × 45/4 × 45 = 315/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
32/45 = 32 × 4/45 × 4 = 128/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/180 - 128/180 = 315 - 128/180 = 187/180 - In mixed form: 17/180
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