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Subtract 8/20 from 98/32

1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 8/20

98/32 - 8/20 is 213/80.

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,
    8/20 = 8 × 8/20 × 8 = 64/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/160 - 64/160 = 490 - 64/160 = 426/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/80
  6. In mixed form: 253/80

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