Subtract 14/32 from 98/72
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 14/32
98/72 - 14/32 is 133/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
98/72 = 98 × 4/72 × 4 = 392/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
14/32 = 14 × 9/32 × 9 = 126/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/288 - 126/288 = 392 - 126/288 = 266/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/144
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