Subtract 1/7 from 32/10
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 1/7
32/10 - 1/7 is 107/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 7 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
32/10 = 32 × 7/10 × 7 = 224/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
1/7 = 1 × 10/7 × 10 = 10/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/70 - 10/70 = 224 - 10/70 = 214/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/35
- In mixed form: 32/35
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