Subtract 3/18 from 70/32
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 3/18
70/32 - 3/18 is 97/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
70/32 = 70 × 9/32 × 9 = 630/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
3/18 = 3 × 16/18 × 16 = 48/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/288 - 48/288 = 630 - 48/288 = 582/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/48
- In mixed form: 21/48
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