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Subtract 7/32 from 75/45

1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 7/32

75/45 - 7/32 is 139/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    75/45 = 75 × 32/45 × 32 = 2400/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    7/32 = 7 × 45/32 × 45 = 315/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2400/1440 - 315/1440 = 2400 - 315/1440 = 2085/1440
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/96
  6. In mixed form: 143/96

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