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Subtract 98/32 from 70/6

1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 3 2/32

70/6 - 98/32 is 413/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    70/6 = 70 × 16/6 × 16 = 1120/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    98/32 = 98 × 3/32 × 3 = 294/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1120/96 - 294/96 = 1120 - 294/96 = 826/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 413/48
  6. In mixed form: 829/48

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