Subtract 70/5 from 30/32
1st number: 30/32, 2nd number: 14 0/5
30/32 - 70/5 is -209/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
70/5 = 70 × 32/5 × 32 = 2240/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/160 - 2240/160 = 150 - 2240/160 = -2090/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/16
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