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Subtract 9/32 from 56/98

56/98 - 9/32 is 65/224.

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,
    56/98 = 56 × 16/98 × 16 = 896/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    9/32 = 9 × 49/32 × 49 = 441/1568
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    896/1568 - 441/1568 = 896 - 441/1568 = 455/1568
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/224

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