Subtract 5/70 from 2/32
2/32 - 5/70 is -1/112.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 35/32 × 35 = 70/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
5/70 = 5 × 16/70 × 16 = 80/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/1120 - 80/1120 = 70 - 80/1120 = -10/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/112
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