Subtract 16/20 from 98/32
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 16/20
98/32 - 16/20 is 181/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 20 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 20 × 8 = 160,
16/20 = 16 × 8/20 × 8 = 128/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/160 - 128/160 = 490 - 128/160 = 362/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/80
- In mixed form: 221/80
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