Subtract 2/32 from 12/70
12/70 - 2/32 is 61/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
12/70 = 12 × 16/70 × 16 = 192/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
2/32 = 2 × 35/32 × 35 = 70/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/1120 - 70/1120 = 192 - 70/1120 = 122/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/560
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