Answers

Subtract 5/63 from 98/32

1^st number: 3 2/32, 2^nd number: 5/63

98/32 - 5/63 is 3007/1008.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
   98/32 = 98 × 63/32 × 63 = 6174/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   5/63 = 5 × 32/63 × 32 = 160/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6174/2016 - 160/2016 = 6174 - 160/2016 = 6014/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3007/1008
6. In mixed form: 2991/1008

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁹⁸/₃₂-¹⁰/₆₃ ⁹⁸/₆₄-⁵/₆₃ ⁹⁸/₃₂-¹⁵/₆₃ ⁹⁸/₉₆-⁵/₆₃ ⁹⁸/₃₂-²⁵/₆₃ ⁹⁸/₃₂-³⁵/₆₃

Subtract Fractions Calculator