Subtract 18/32 from 36/70
36/70 - 18/32 is -27/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
36/70 = 36 × 16/70 × 16 = 576/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
18/32 = 18 × 35/32 × 35 = 630/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/1120 - 630/1120 = 576 - 630/1120 = -54/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/560
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