Subtract 2/35 from 12/32, Solve 12/32

Subtract 2/35 from 12/32

12/32 - 2/35 is 89/280.

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,
12/32 = 12 × 35/32 × 35 = 420/1120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
2/35 = 2 × 32/35 × 32 = 64/1120
Subtract the two like fractions:
420/1120 - 64/1120 = 420 - 64/1120 = 356/1120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/280

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