Subtract 45/75 from 9/32
9/32 - 45/75 is -51/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
9/32 = 9 × 75/32 × 75 = 675/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
45/75 = 45 × 32/75 × 32 = 1440/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/2400 - 1440/2400 = 675 - 1440/2400 = -765/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/160
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