Subtract 7/32 from 56/98
56/98 - 7/32 is 79/224.
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,
56/98 = 56 × 16/98 × 16 = 896/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
7/32 = 7 × 49/32 × 49 = 343/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/1568 - 343/1568 = 896 - 343/1568 = 553/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/224
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