Subtract 75/35 from 2/32
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 2 5/35
2/32 - 75/35 is -233/112.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 35/32 × 35 = 70/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
75/35 = 75 × 32/35 × 32 = 2400/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/1120 - 2400/1120 = 70 - 2400/1120 = -2330/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -233/112
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