Subtract 21/70 from 70/32
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 21/70
70/32 - 21/70 is 151/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
70/32 = 70 × 35/32 × 35 = 2450/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
21/70 = 21 × 16/70 × 16 = 336/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/1120 - 336/1120 = 2450 - 336/1120 = 2114/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/80
- In mixed form: 171/80
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