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Subtract 12/70 from 36/32

1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 12/70

36/32 - 12/70 is 267/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    36/32 = 36 × 35/32 × 35 = 1260/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    12/70 = 12 × 16/70 × 16 = 192/1120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/1120 - 192/1120 = 1260 - 192/1120 = 1068/1120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 267/280

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