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Subtract 14/32 from 5/70

5/70 - 14/32 is -41/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    5/70 = 5 × 16/70 × 16 = 80/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    14/32 = 14 × 35/32 × 35 = 490/1120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/1120 - 490/1120 = 80 - 490/1120 = -410/1120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/112

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