Subtract 7/32 from 49/35, Solve 1 14/35

Subtract 7/32 from 49/35

1^st number: 1 14/35, 2^nd number: 7/32

49/35 - 7/32 is 189/160.

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,
49/35 = 49 × 32/35 × 32 = 1568/1120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
7/32 = 7 × 35/32 × 35 = 245/1120
Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/1120 - 245/1120 = 1568 - 245/1120 = 1323/1120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/160
In mixed form: 129/160

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