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Subtract 7/32 from 70/2

1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 7/32

70/2 - 7/32 is 1113/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    70/2 = 70 × 16/2 × 16 = 1120/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    7/32 = 7 × 1/32 × 1 = 7/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1120/32 - 7/32 = 1120 - 7/32 = 1113/32
  5. In mixed form: 3425/32

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