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Subtract 3/6 from 70/32

1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 3/6

70/32 - 3/6 is 27/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 6 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    70/32 = 70 × 3/32 × 3 = 210/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    3/6 = 3 × 16/6 × 16 = 48/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/96 - 48/96 = 210 - 48/96 = 162/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/16
  6. In mixed form: 111/16

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