Subtract 24/35 from 75/32
1st number: 2 11/32, 2nd number: 24/35
75/32 - 24/35 is 1857/1120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
75/32 = 75 × 35/32 × 35 = 2625/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
24/35 = 24 × 32/35 × 32 = 768/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/1120 - 768/1120 = 2625 - 768/1120 = 1857/1120 - In mixed form: 1737/1120
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