Subtract 6/70 from 25/32
25/32 - 6/70 is 779/1120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
25/32 = 25 × 35/32 × 35 = 875/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
6/70 = 6 × 16/70 × 16 = 96/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/1120 - 96/1120 = 875 - 96/1120 = 779/1120
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