Subtract 6/35 from 10/32
10/32 - 6/35 is 79/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
10/32 = 10 × 35/32 × 35 = 350/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
6/35 = 6 × 32/35 × 32 = 192/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/1120 - 192/1120 = 350 - 192/1120 = 158/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/560
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