Subtract 15/45 from 98/32
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 15/45
98/32 - 15/45 is 131/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
98/32 = 98 × 45/32 × 45 = 4410/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
15/45 = 15 × 32/45 × 32 = 480/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/1440 - 480/1440 = 4410 - 480/1440 = 3930/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/48
- In mixed form: 235/48
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