Subtract 2/70 from 42/32
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 2/70
42/32 - 2/70 is 719/560.
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,
42/32 = 42 × 35/32 × 35 = 1470/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
2/70 = 2 × 16/70 × 16 = 32/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/1120 - 32/1120 = 1470 - 32/1120 = 1438/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 719/560
- In mixed form: 1159/560
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