Subtract 2/80 from 70/32
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 2/80
70/32 - 2/80 is 173/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 80 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 80 × 2 = 160,
2/80 = 2 × 2/80 × 2 = 4/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/160 - 4/160 = 350 - 4/160 = 346/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/80
- In mixed form: 213/80
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