Subtract 5/32 from 42/35
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 5/32
42/35 - 5/32 is 167/160.
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,
42/35 = 42 × 32/35 × 32 = 1344/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
5/32 = 5 × 35/32 × 35 = 175/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/1120 - 175/1120 = 1344 - 175/1120 = 1169/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/160
- In mixed form: 17/160
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