Subtract 45/70 from 32/36
32/36 - 45/70 is 31/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
32/36 = 32 × 35/36 × 35 = 1120/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
45/70 = 45 × 18/70 × 18 = 810/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/1260 - 810/1260 = 1120 - 810/1260 = 310/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/126
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