Subtract 4/32 from 60/35
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 4/32
60/35 - 4/32 is 89/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
60/35 = 60 × 32/35 × 32 = 1920/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
4/32 = 4 × 35/32 × 35 = 140/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/1120 - 140/1120 = 1920 - 140/1120 = 1780/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/56
- In mixed form: 133/56
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