Subtract 32/25 from 1/70
1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 1 7/25
1/70 - 32/25 is -443/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
1/70 = 1 × 5/70 × 5 = 5/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
32/25 = 32 × 14/25 × 14 = 448/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/350 - 448/350 = 5 - 448/350 = -443/350
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