Subtract 98/32 from 1/3
1st number: 1/3, 2nd number: 3 2/32
1/3 - 98/32 is -131/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
1/3 = 1 × 32/3 × 32 = 32/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
98/32 = 98 × 3/32 × 3 = 294/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/96 - 294/96 = 32 - 294/96 = -262/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/48
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