Subtract 2/32 from 70/21
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 2/32
70/21 - 2/32 is 157/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
70/21 = 70 × 32/21 × 32 = 2240/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
2/32 = 2 × 21/32 × 21 = 42/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/672 - 42/672 = 2240 - 42/672 = 2198/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/48
- In mixed form: 313/48
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