Subtract 84/32 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 2 20/32
70/10 - 84/32 is 35/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
70/10 = 70 × 16/10 × 16 = 1120/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
84/32 = 84 × 5/32 × 5 = 420/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/160 - 420/160 = 1120 - 420/160 = 700/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/8
- In mixed form: 43/8
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