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Subtract 3/32 from 35/40

35/40 - 3/32 is 25/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    35/40 = 35 × 4/40 × 4 = 140/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/160 - 15/160 = 140 - 15/160 = 125/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/32

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