Subtract 70/32 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 2 6/32
27/6 - 70/32 is 37/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
27/6 = 27 × 16/6 × 16 = 432/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
70/32 = 70 × 3/32 × 3 = 210/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/96 - 210/96 = 432 - 210/96 = 222/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/16
- In mixed form: 25/16
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