Subtract 5/98 from 3/32
3/32 - 5/98 is 67/1568.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 49/32 × 49 = 147/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
5/98 = 5 × 16/98 × 16 = 80/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/1568 - 80/1568 = 147 - 80/1568 = 67/1568
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