Subtract 84/80 from 98/32
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 1 4/80
98/32 - 84/80 is 161/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
98/32 = 98 × 5/32 × 5 = 490/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
84/80 = 84 × 2/80 × 2 = 168/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/160 - 168/160 = 490 - 168/160 = 322/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/80
- In mixed form: 21/80
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