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Subtract 3/32 from 70/12

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 3/32

70/12 - 3/32 is 551/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    70/12 = 70 × 8/12 × 8 = 560/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/96 - 9/96 = 560 - 9/96 = 551/96
  5. In mixed form: 571/96

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