Subtract 3/98 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 3/98
32/6 - 3/98 is 1559/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
32/6 = 32 × 49/6 × 49 = 1568/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/294 - 9/294 = 1568 - 9/294 = 1559/294 - In mixed form: 589/294
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