Subtract 1/40 from 16/98
16/98 - 1/40 is 271/1960.
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,
16/98 = 16 × 20/98 × 20 = 320/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
1/40 = 1 × 49/40 × 49 = 49/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/1960 - 49/1960 = 320 - 49/1960 = 271/1960
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