Subtract 5/32 from 70/90
70/90 - 5/32 is 179/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
70/90 = 70 × 16/90 × 16 = 1120/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
5/32 = 5 × 45/32 × 45 = 225/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/1440 - 225/1440 = 1120 - 225/1440 = 895/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/288
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