Subtract 28/70 from 36/32
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 28/70
36/32 - 28/70 is 29/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
36/32 = 36 × 35/32 × 35 = 1260/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
28/70 = 28 × 16/70 × 16 = 448/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/1120 - 448/1120 = 1260 - 448/1120 = 812/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/40
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