Subtract 3/32 from 70/16
1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 3/32
70/16 - 3/32 is 137/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
70/16 = 70 × 2/16 × 2 = 140/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
3/32 = 3 × 1/32 × 1 = 3/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/32 - 3/32 = 140 - 3/32 = 137/32 - In mixed form: 49/32
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