Subtract 98/32 from 32/42
1st number: 32/42, 2nd number: 3 2/32
32/42 - 98/32 is -773/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
32/42 = 32 × 16/42 × 16 = 512/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
98/32 = 98 × 21/32 × 21 = 2058/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/672 - 2058/672 = 512 - 2058/672 = -1546/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -773/336
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