Subtract 45/70 from 32/10
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 45/70
32/10 - 45/70 is 179/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 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 70 × 1 = 70,
45/70 = 45 × 1/70 × 1 = 45/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/70 - 45/70 = 224 - 45/70 = 179/70 - In mixed form: 239/70
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