Subtract 98/45 from 3/32
1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 2 8/45
3/32 - 98/45 is -3001/1440.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
3/32 = 3 × 45/32 × 45 = 135/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
98/45 = 98 × 32/45 × 32 = 3136/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/1440 - 3136/1440 = 135 - 3136/1440 = -3001/1440
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