Subtract 2/35 from 36/32
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 2/35
36/32 - 2/35 is 299/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
36/32 = 36 × 35/32 × 35 = 1260/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
2/35 = 2 × 32/35 × 32 = 64/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/1120 - 64/1120 = 1260 - 64/1120 = 1196/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/280
- In mixed form: 119/280
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