Subtract 45/10 from 90/32
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 4 5/10
90/32 - 45/10 is -27/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
90/32 = 90 × 5/32 × 5 = 450/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
45/10 = 45 × 16/10 × 16 = 720/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/160 - 720/160 = 450 - 720/160 = -270/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/16
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