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Subtract 7/32 from 40/70

40/70 - 7/32 is 79/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    40/70 = 40 × 16/70 × 16 = 640/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    7/32 = 7 × 35/32 × 35 = 245/1120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    640/1120 - 245/1120 = 640 - 245/1120 = 395/1120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/224

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