Subtract 1/20 from 98/3
1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 1/20
98/3 - 1/20 is 1957/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
98/3 = 98 × 20/3 × 20 = 1960/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/60 - 3/60 = 1960 - 3/60 = 1957/60 - In mixed form: 3237/60
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