Subtract 1/32 from 6/35
6/35 - 1/32 is 157/1120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
6/35 = 6 × 32/35 × 32 = 192/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
1/32 = 1 × 35/32 × 35 = 35/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/1120 - 35/1120 = 192 - 35/1120 = 157/1120
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