Subtract 2/32 from 5/35, Solve 5/35

Subtract 2/32 from 5/35

5/35 - 2/32 is 9/112.

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,
5/35 = 5 × 32/35 × 32 = 160/1120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
2/32 = 2 × 35/32 × 35 = 70/1120
Subtract the two like fractions:
160/1120 - 70/1120 = 160 - 70/1120 = 90/1120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/112

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