Subtract 20/21 from 70/32, Solve 2 6/32

Subtract 20/21 from 70/32

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 20/21

70/32 - 20/21 is 415/336.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 21 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
70/32 = 70 × 21/32 × 21 = 1470/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
20/21 = 20 × 32/21 × 32 = 640/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/672 - 640/672 = 1470 - 640/672 = 830/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 415/336
In mixed form: 179/336

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