Subtract 32/45 from 81/4
1st number: 20 1/4, 2nd number: 32/45
81/4 - 32/45 is 3517/180.
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,
81/4 = 81 × 45/4 × 45 = 3645/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
32/45 = 32 × 4/45 × 4 = 128/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3645/180 - 128/180 = 3645 - 128/180 = 3517/180 - In mixed form: 1997/180
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