Subtract 7/32 from 98/75
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 7/32
98/75 - 7/32 is 2611/2400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
98/75 = 98 × 32/75 × 32 = 3136/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
7/32 = 7 × 75/32 × 75 = 525/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3136/2400 - 525/2400 = 3136 - 525/2400 = 2611/2400 - In mixed form: 1211/2400
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