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Subtract 4/32 from 35/5

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 4/32

35/5 - 4/32 is 55/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    35/5 = 35 × 32/5 × 32 = 1120/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1120/160 - 20/160 = 1120 - 20/160 = 1100/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/8
  6. In mixed form: 67/8

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