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Subtract 9/98 from 32/28

1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 9/98

32/28 - 9/98 is 103/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    32/28 = 32 × 7/28 × 7 = 224/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    9/98 = 9 × 2/98 × 2 = 18/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    224/196 - 18/196 = 224 - 18/196 = 206/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/98
  6. In mixed form: 15/98

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