Subtract 8/70 from 42/32
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 8/70
42/32 - 8/70 is 671/560.
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,
8/70 = 8 × 16/70 × 16 = 128/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/1120 - 128/1120 = 1470 - 128/1120 = 1342/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/560
- In mixed form: 1111/560
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