Subtract 32/90 from 98/60
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 32/90
98/60 - 32/90 is 23/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
98/60 = 98 × 3/60 × 3 = 294/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
32/90 = 32 × 2/90 × 2 = 64/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/180 - 64/180 = 294 - 64/180 = 230/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/18
- In mixed form: 15/18
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