Subtract 15/32 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 15/32
35/5 - 15/32 is 209/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
35/5 = 35 × 32/5 × 32 = 1120/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
15/32 = 15 × 5/32 × 5 = 75/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/160 - 75/160 = 1120 - 75/160 = 1045/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/32
- In mixed form: 617/32
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