Subtract 9/98 from 56/32
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 9/98
56/32 - 9/98 is 325/196.
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,
56/32 = 56 × 49/32 × 49 = 2744/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
9/98 = 9 × 16/98 × 16 = 144/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/1568 - 144/1568 = 2744 - 144/1568 = 2600/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 325/196
- In mixed form: 1129/196
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