Subtract 90/32 from 2/70
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 2 26/32
2/70 - 90/32 is -1559/560.
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,
2/70 = 2 × 16/70 × 16 = 32/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
90/32 = 90 × 35/32 × 35 = 3150/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/1120 - 3150/1120 = 32 - 3150/1120 = -3118/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1559/560
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