Answers

Subtract 4/20 from 98/32

1^st number: 3 2/32, 2^nd number: 4/20

98/32 - 4/20 is 229/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   98/32 = 98 × 5/32 × 5 = 490/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   4/20 = 4 × 8/20 × 8 = 32/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/160 - 32/160 = 490 - 32/160 = 458/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/80
6. In mixed form: 269/80

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