Subtract 70/32 from 18/5
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 2 6/32
18/5 - 70/32 is 113/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
18/5 = 18 × 32/5 × 32 = 576/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
70/32 = 70 × 5/32 × 5 = 350/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/160 - 350/160 = 576 - 350/160 = 226/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/80
- In mixed form: 133/80
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