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Subtract 9/32 from 5/98

5/98 - 9/32 is -361/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
    5/98 = 5 × 16/98 × 16 = 80/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    9/32 = 9 × 49/32 × 49 = 441/1568
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/1568 - 441/1568 = 80 - 441/1568 = -361/1568

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