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Subtract 12/32 from 98/3

1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 12/32

98/3 - 12/32 is 775/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    98/3 = 98 × 32/3 × 32 = 3136/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    12/32 = 12 × 3/32 × 3 = 36/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3136/96 - 36/96 = 3136 - 36/96 = 3100/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 775/24
  6. In mixed form: 327/24

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