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Subtract 3/24 from 32/35

32/35 - 3/24 is 221/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    32/35 = 32 × 24/35 × 24 = 768/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    768/840 - 105/840 = 768 - 105/840 = 663/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/280

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