Subtract 8/32 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 8/32
70/6 - 8/32 is 137/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
70/6 = 70 × 16/6 × 16 = 1120/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
8/32 = 8 × 3/32 × 3 = 24/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/96 - 24/96 = 1120 - 24/96 = 1096/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/12
- In mixed form: 115/12
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