Subtract 9/40 from 98/14
1st number: 7 0/14, 2nd number: 9/40
98/14 - 9/40 is 271/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
98/14 = 98 × 20/14 × 20 = 1960/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
9/40 = 9 × 7/40 × 7 = 63/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/280 - 63/280 = 1960 - 63/280 = 1897/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 271/40
- In mixed form: 631/40
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