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Subtract 60/98 from 35/32

1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 60/98

35/32 - 60/98 is 755/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    35/32 = 35 × 49/32 × 49 = 1715/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
    60/98 = 60 × 16/98 × 16 = 960/1568
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1715/1568 - 960/1568 = 1715 - 960/1568 = 755/1568

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