Subtract 2/7 from 98/40
1st number: 2 18/40, 2nd number: 2/7
98/40 - 2/7 is 303/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
98/40 = 98 × 7/40 × 7 = 686/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
2/7 = 2 × 40/7 × 40 = 80/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/280 - 80/280 = 686 - 80/280 = 606/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 303/140
- In mixed form: 223/140
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