Subtract 2/32 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 2/32
40/35 - 2/32 is 121/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
40/35 = 40 × 32/35 × 32 = 1280/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
2/32 = 2 × 35/32 × 35 = 70/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/1120 - 70/1120 = 1280 - 70/1120 = 1210/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/112
- In mixed form: 19/112
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