Subtract 98/96 from 90/32
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 1 2/96
90/32 - 98/96 is 43/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
90/32 = 90 × 3/32 × 3 = 270/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
98/96 = 98 × 1/96 × 1 = 98/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/96 - 98/96 = 270 - 98/96 = 172/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/24
- In mixed form: 119/24
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