Subtract 6/32 from 35/80
35/80 - 6/32 is 1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
35/80 = 35 × 2/80 × 2 = 70/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/160 - 30/160 = 70 - 30/160 = 40/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4
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