Subtract 14/70 from 72/32
1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 14/70
72/32 - 14/70 is 41/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
72/32 = 72 × 35/32 × 35 = 2520/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
14/70 = 14 × 16/70 × 16 = 224/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/1120 - 224/1120 = 2520 - 224/1120 = 2296/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/20
- In mixed form: 21/20
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