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Subtract 3/32 from 70/5

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 3/32

70/5 - 3/32 is 445/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    70/5 = 70 × 32/5 × 32 = 2240/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2240/160 - 15/160 = 2240 - 15/160 = 2225/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 445/32
  6. In mixed form: 1329/32

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