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Subtract 12/90 from 70/32

1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 12/90

70/32 - 12/90 is 493/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    70/32 = 70 × 45/32 × 45 = 3150/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    12/90 = 12 × 16/90 × 16 = 192/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3150/1440 - 192/1440 = 3150 - 192/1440 = 2958/1440
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 493/240
  6. In mixed form: 213/240

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