Subtract 15/16 from 70/32
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 15/16
70/32 - 15/16 is 5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
70/32 = 70 × 1/32 × 1 = 70/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
15/16 = 15 × 2/16 × 2 = 30/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/32 - 30/32 = 70 - 30/32 = 40/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
- In mixed form: 11/4
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