Subtract 3/35 from 6/32
6/32 - 3/35 is 57/560.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 35/32 × 35 = 210/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
3/35 = 3 × 32/35 × 32 = 96/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/1120 - 96/1120 = 210 - 96/1120 = 114/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/560
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