Subtract 1/4 from 98/3
1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 1/4
98/3 - 1/4 is 389/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
98/3 = 98 × 4/3 × 4 = 392/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
1/4 = 1 × 3/4 × 3 = 3/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/12 - 3/12 = 392 - 3/12 = 389/12 - In mixed form: 325/12
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