Subtract 12/40 from 70/32, Solve 2 6/32

Subtract 12/40 from 70/32

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 12/40

70/32 - 12/40 is 151/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
70/32 = 70 × 5/32 × 5 = 350/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
12/40 = 12 × 4/40 × 4 = 48/160
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/160 - 48/160 = 350 - 48/160 = 302/160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/80
In mixed form: 171/80

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