Subtract 3/32 from 7/35
7/35 - 3/32 is 17/160.
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,
7/35 = 7 × 32/35 × 32 = 224/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
3/32 = 3 × 35/32 × 35 = 105/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/1120 - 105/1120 = 224 - 105/1120 = 119/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/160
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