Subtract 5/12 from 98/32
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 5/12
98/32 - 5/12 is 127/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 12 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
98/32 = 98 × 3/32 × 3 = 294/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
5/12 = 5 × 8/12 × 8 = 40/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/96 - 40/96 = 294 - 40/96 = 254/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/48
- In mixed form: 231/48
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