Subtract 60/98 from 90/32
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 60/98
90/32 - 60/98 is 1725/784.
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,
90/32 = 90 × 49/32 × 49 = 4410/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
60/98 = 60 × 16/98 × 16 = 960/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/1568 - 960/1568 = 4410 - 960/1568 = 3450/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1725/784
- In mixed form: 2157/784
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