Subtract 30/70 from 40/32
1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 30/70
40/32 - 30/70 is 23/28.
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,
40/32 = 40 × 35/32 × 35 = 1400/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
30/70 = 30 × 16/70 × 16 = 480/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/1120 - 480/1120 = 1400 - 480/1120 = 920/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/28
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