Subtract 63/32 from 98/24
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 1 31/32
98/24 - 63/32 is 203/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
98/24 = 98 × 4/24 × 4 = 392/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
63/32 = 63 × 3/32 × 3 = 189/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/96 - 189/96 = 392 - 189/96 = 203/96 - In mixed form: 211/96
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