Subtract 42/32 from 5/98
1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 1 10/32
5/98 - 42/32 is -989/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
5/98 = 5 × 16/98 × 16 = 80/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
42/32 = 42 × 49/32 × 49 = 2058/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/1568 - 2058/1568 = 80 - 2058/1568 = -1978/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -989/784
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