Subtract 49/70 from 3/32
3/32 - 49/70 is -97/160.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 35/32 × 35 = 105/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
49/70 = 49 × 16/70 × 16 = 784/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/1120 - 784/1120 = 105 - 784/1120 = -679/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/160
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