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Subtract 4/70 from 70/32

1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 4/70

70/32 - 4/70 is 1193/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    70/32 = 70 × 35/32 × 35 = 2450/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    4/70 = 4 × 16/70 × 16 = 64/1120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2450/1120 - 64/1120 = 2450 - 64/1120 = 2386/1120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1193/560
  6. In mixed form: 273/560

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