Subtract 12/70 from 1/32
1/32 - 12/70 is -157/1120.
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,
1/32 = 1 × 35/32 × 35 = 35/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
12/70 = 12 × 16/70 × 16 = 192/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/1120 - 192/1120 = 35 - 192/1120 = -157/1120
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