Subtract 6/32 from 3/35, Solve 3/35

Subtract 6/32 from 3/35

3/35 - 6/32 is -57/560.

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,
6/32 = 6 × 35/32 × 35 = 210/1120
Subtract the two like fractions:
96/1120 - 210/1120 = 96 - 210/1120 = -114/1120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/560

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