Subtract 7/70 from 1/32
1/32 - 7/70 is -11/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
1/32 = 1 × 35/32 × 35 = 35/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
7/70 = 7 × 16/70 × 16 = 112/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/1120 - 112/1120 = 35 - 112/1120 = -77/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/160
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