Subtract 12/70 from 32/28
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 12/70
32/28 - 12/70 is 34/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
32/28 = 32 × 5/28 × 5 = 160/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
12/70 = 12 × 2/70 × 2 = 24/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/140 - 24/140 = 160 - 24/140 = 136/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/35
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