Subtract 80/70 from 5/32
1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 1 10/70
5/32 - 80/70 is -221/224.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 35/32 × 35 = 175/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
80/70 = 80 × 16/70 × 16 = 1280/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/1120 - 1280/1120 = 175 - 1280/1120 = -1105/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/224
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