Subtract 5/40 from 1/98
1/98 - 5/40 is -45/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 40 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
1/98 = 1 × 20/98 × 20 = 20/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
5/40 = 5 × 49/40 × 49 = 245/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/1960 - 245/1960 = 20 - 245/1960 = -225/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/392
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