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Subtract 98/20 from 14/32

1st number: 14/32, 2nd number: 4 18/20

14/32 - 98/20 is -357/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 20 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    98/20 = 98 × 8/20 × 8 = 784/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/160 - 784/160 = 70 - 784/160 = -714/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -357/80

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