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Subtract 10/18 from 98/32

1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 10/18

98/32 - 10/18 is 361/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 18 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    98/32 = 98 × 9/32 × 9 = 882/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    10/18 = 10 × 16/18 × 16 = 160/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/288 - 160/288 = 882 - 160/288 = 722/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 361/144
  6. In mixed form: 273/144

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