Subtract 63/32 from 98/3
1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 1 31/32
98/3 - 63/32 is 2947/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
98/3 = 98 × 32/3 × 32 = 3136/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
63/32 = 63 × 3/32 × 3 = 189/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3136/96 - 189/96 = 3136 - 189/96 = 2947/96 - In mixed form: 3067/96
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