Subtract 70/35 from 56/32
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 2 0/35
56/32 - 70/35 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
56/32 = 56 × 35/32 × 35 = 1960/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
70/35 = 70 × 32/35 × 32 = 2240/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/1120 - 2240/1120 = 1960 - 2240/1120 = -280/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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