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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    70/5 = 70 × 32/5 × 32 = 2240/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/160 - 2240/160 = 150 - 2240/160 = -2090/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/16

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