Subtract 14/32 from 98/21, Solve 4 14/21

Subtract 14/32 from 98/21

1^st number: 4 14/21, 2^nd number: 14/32

98/21 - 14/32 is 203/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 32 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
98/21 = 98 × 32/21 × 32 = 3136/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
14/32 = 14 × 21/32 × 21 = 294/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
3136/672 - 294/672 = 3136 - 294/672 = 2842/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/48
In mixed form: 411/48

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