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Subtract 6/70 from 1/32

1/32 - 6/70 is -61/1120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    1/32 = 1 × 35/32 × 35 = 35/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    6/70 = 6 × 16/70 × 16 = 96/1120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/1120 - 96/1120 = 35 - 96/1120 = -61/1120

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