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Subtract 7/32 from 98/42

1st number: 2 14/42, 2nd number: 7/32

98/42 - 7/32 is 203/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    98/42 = 98 × 16/42 × 16 = 1568/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    7/32 = 7 × 21/32 × 21 = 147/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1568/672 - 147/672 = 1568 - 147/672 = 1421/672
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/96
  6. In mixed form: 211/96

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