Answers

Subtract 2/36 from 98/32

1^st number: 3 2/32, 2^nd number: 2/36

98/32 - 2/36 is 433/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   98/32 = 98 × 9/32 × 9 = 882/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   2/36 = 2 × 8/36 × 8 = 16/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/288 - 16/288 = 882 - 16/288 = 866/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 433/144
6. In mixed form: 31/144

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