Subtract 6/40 from 70/32
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 6/40
70/32 - 6/40 is 163/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
70/32 = 70 × 5/32 × 5 = 350/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
6/40 = 6 × 4/40 × 4 = 24/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/160 - 24/160 = 350 - 24/160 = 326/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/80
- In mixed form: 23/80
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