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Subtract 9/32 from 70/40

1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 9/32

70/40 - 9/32 is 47/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    70/40 = 70 × 4/40 × 4 = 280/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/160 - 45/160 = 280 - 45/160 = 235/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/32
  6. In mixed form: 115/32

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