Subtract 42/32 from 7/45
1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 1 10/32
7/45 - 42/32 is -833/720.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 32/45 × 32 = 224/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
42/32 = 42 × 45/32 × 45 = 1890/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/1440 - 1890/1440 = 224 - 1890/1440 = -1666/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -833/720
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