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Subtract 5/32 from 70/45

1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 5/32

70/45 - 5/32 is 403/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    70/45 = 70 × 32/45 × 32 = 2240/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    5/32 = 5 × 45/32 × 45 = 225/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2240/1440 - 225/1440 = 2240 - 225/1440 = 2015/1440
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 403/288
  6. In mixed form: 1115/288

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