Subtract 32/98 from 7/20
7/20 - 32/98 is 23/980.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
7/20 = 7 × 49/20 × 49 = 343/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
32/98 = 32 × 10/98 × 10 = 320/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/980 - 320/980 = 343 - 320/980 = 23/980
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