Subtract 15/32 from 70/20
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 15/32
70/20 - 15/32 is 97/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
70/20 = 70 × 8/20 × 8 = 560/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
15/32 = 15 × 5/32 × 5 = 75/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/160 - 75/160 = 560 - 75/160 = 485/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/32
- In mixed form: 31/32
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