Subtract 8/7 from 98/3
1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 1 1/7
98/3 - 8/7 is 662/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
98/3 = 98 × 7/3 × 7 = 686/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
8/7 = 8 × 3/7 × 3 = 24/21 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/21 - 24/21 = 686 - 24/21 = 662/21 - In mixed form: 3111/21
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