Subtract 98/32 from 5/21
1st number: 5/21, 2nd number: 3 2/32
5/21 - 98/32 is -949/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
5/21 = 5 × 32/21 × 32 = 160/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
98/32 = 98 × 21/32 × 21 = 2058/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/672 - 2058/672 = 160 - 2058/672 = -1898/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -949/336
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