Subtract 7/32 from 98/9
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 7/32
98/9 - 7/32 is 3073/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
98/9 = 98 × 32/9 × 32 = 3136/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3136/288 - 63/288 = 3136 - 63/288 = 3073/288 - In mixed form: 10193/288
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