Subtract 98/32 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 3 2/32
10/2 - 98/32 is 31/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
10/2 = 10 × 16/2 × 16 = 160/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
98/32 = 98 × 1/32 × 1 = 98/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/32 - 98/32 = 160 - 98/32 = 62/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/16
- In mixed form: 115/16
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