Subtract 42/98 from 1/40
1/40 - 42/98 is -113/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 98 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
1/40 = 1 × 49/40 × 49 = 49/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
42/98 = 42 × 20/98 × 20 = 840/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/1960 - 840/1960 = 49 - 840/1960 = -791/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/280
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