Subtract 45/40 from 90/32
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 1 5/40
90/32 - 45/40 is 27/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 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 40 × 4 = 160,
45/40 = 45 × 4/40 × 4 = 180/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/160 - 180/160 = 450 - 180/160 = 270/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/16
- In mixed form: 111/16
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