Subtract 12/40 from 98/32
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 12/40
98/32 - 12/40 is 221/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
98/32 = 98 × 5/32 × 5 = 490/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
12/40 = 12 × 4/40 × 4 = 48/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/160 - 48/160 = 490 - 48/160 = 442/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/80
- In mixed form: 261/80
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