Subtract 3/98 from 42/32
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 3/98
42/32 - 3/98 is 1005/784.
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,
42/32 = 42 × 49/32 × 49 = 2058/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
3/98 = 3 × 16/98 × 16 = 48/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/1568 - 48/1568 = 2058 - 48/1568 = 2010/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1005/784
- In mixed form: 1221/784
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