Subtract 54/32 from 70/5
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 1 22/32
70/5 - 54/32 is 197/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
70/5 = 70 × 32/5 × 32 = 2240/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
54/32 = 54 × 5/32 × 5 = 270/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/160 - 270/160 = 2240 - 270/160 = 1970/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/16
- In mixed form: 125/16
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