Answers

Subtract 20/80 from 98/32

1^st number: 3 2/32, 2^nd number: 20/80

98/32 - 20/80 is 45/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 80 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   98/32 = 98 × 5/32 × 5 = 490/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
   20/80 = 20 × 2/80 × 2 = 40/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/160 - 40/160 = 490 - 40/160 = 450/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/16
6. In mixed form: 213/16

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