Subtract 3/32 from 84/45
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 3/32
84/45 - 3/32 is 851/480.
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,
84/45 = 84 × 32/45 × 32 = 2688/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
3/32 = 3 × 45/32 × 45 = 135/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2688/1440 - 135/1440 = 2688 - 135/1440 = 2553/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 851/480
- In mixed form: 1371/480
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