Subtract 6/98 from 10/32
10/32 - 6/98 is 197/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 98 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
10/32 = 10 × 49/32 × 49 = 490/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
6/98 = 6 × 16/98 × 16 = 96/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/1568 - 96/1568 = 490 - 96/1568 = 394/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/784
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