Subtract 40/30 from 16/98
1st number: 16/98, 2nd number: 1 10/30
16/98 - 40/30 is -172/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
16/98 = 16 × 15/98 × 15 = 240/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
40/30 = 40 × 49/30 × 49 = 1960/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/1470 - 1960/1470 = 240 - 1960/1470 = -1720/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -172/147
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