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Subtract 1/32 from 1/98

1/98 - 1/32 is -33/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
    1/98 = 1 × 16/98 × 16 = 16/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    1/32 = 1 × 49/32 × 49 = 49/1568
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/1568 - 49/1568 = 16 - 49/1568 = -33/1568

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