Subtract 7/32 from 70/35
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 7/32
70/35 - 7/32 is 57/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
70/35 = 70 × 32/35 × 32 = 2240/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
7/32 = 7 × 35/32 × 35 = 245/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/1120 - 245/1120 = 2240 - 245/1120 = 1995/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/32
- In mixed form: 125/32
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