Subtract 4/32 from 2/98
2/98 - 4/32 is -41/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
2/98 = 2 × 16/98 × 16 = 32/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
4/32 = 4 × 49/32 × 49 = 196/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/1568 - 196/1568 = 32 - 196/1568 = -164/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/392
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