Subtract 15/8 from 98/32
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 1 7/8
98/32 - 15/8 is 19/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
98/32 = 98 × 1/32 × 1 = 98/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
15/8 = 15 × 4/8 × 4 = 60/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/32 - 60/32 = 98 - 60/32 = 38/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/16
- In mixed form: 13/16
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