Subtract 15/27 from 98/32
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 15/27
98/32 - 15/27 is 361/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
98/32 = 98 × 27/32 × 27 = 2646/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
15/27 = 15 × 32/27 × 32 = 480/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/864 - 480/864 = 2646 - 480/864 = 2166/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 361/144
- In mixed form: 273/144
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