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

Subtract 12/32 from 2/35

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

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
2/35 = 2 × 32/35 × 32 = 64/1120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
12/32 = 12 × 35/32 × 35 = 420/1120
Subtract the two like fractions:
64/1120 - 420/1120 = 64 - 420/1120 = -356/1120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/280

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