Subtract 35/8 from 32/70
1st number: 32/70, 2nd number: 4 3/8
32/70 - 35/8 is -1097/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
32/70 = 32 × 4/70 × 4 = 128/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
35/8 = 35 × 35/8 × 35 = 1225/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/280 - 1225/280 = 128 - 1225/280 = -1097/280
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