Subtract 5/32 from 3/35
3/35 - 5/32 is -79/1120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
3/35 = 3 × 32/35 × 32 = 96/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
5/32 = 5 × 35/32 × 35 = 175/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/1120 - 175/1120 = 96 - 175/1120 = -79/1120
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/35-5/32 3/35-10/32 3/70-5/32 3/35-5/64 9/35-5/32 3/35-15/32 3/35-5/96 15/35-5/32 3/35-25/32 21/35-5/32 3/35-35/32