Subtract 32/35 from 4/5
4/5 - 32/35 is -4/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
4/5 = 4 × 7/5 × 7 = 28/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
32/35 = 32 × 1/35 × 1 = 32/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/35 - 32/35 = 28 - 32/35 = -4/35
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