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Subtract 2/70 from 20/32

20/32 - 2/70 is 167/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    20/32 = 20 × 35/32 × 35 = 700/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    2/70 = 2 × 16/70 × 16 = 32/1120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/1120 - 32/1120 = 700 - 32/1120 = 668/1120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/280

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