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Subtract 32/45 from 9/6

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 32/45

9/6 - 32/45 is 71/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    9/6 = 9 × 15/6 × 15 = 135/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    32/45 = 32 × 2/45 × 2 = 64/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/90 - 64/90 = 135 - 64/90 = 71/90

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