Subtract 5/70 from 15/32
15/32 - 5/70 is 89/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
15/32 = 15 × 35/32 × 35 = 525/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
5/70 = 5 × 16/70 × 16 = 80/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/1120 - 80/1120 = 525 - 80/1120 = 445/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/224
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