Subtract 2/35 from 7/32
7/32 - 2/35 is 181/1120.
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,
7/32 = 7 × 35/32 × 35 = 245/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
2/35 = 2 × 32/35 × 32 = 64/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/1120 - 64/1120 = 245 - 64/1120 = 181/1120
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