Subtract 7/45 from 75/32, Solve 2 11/32

Subtract 7/45 from 75/32

1^st number: 2 11/32, 2^nd number: 7/45

75/32 - 7/45 is 3151/1440.

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,
75/32 = 75 × 45/32 × 45 = 3375/1440
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
7/45 = 7 × 32/45 × 32 = 224/1440
Subtract the two like fractions:
3375/1440 - 224/1440 = 3375 - 224/1440 = 3151/1440
In mixed form: 2271/1440

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