Subtract 3/32 from 70/80
70/80 - 3/32 is 25/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
70/80 = 70 × 2/80 × 2 = 140/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/160 - 15/160 = 140 - 15/160 = 125/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/32
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