Subtract 72/40 from 18/98
1st number: 18/98, 2nd number: 1 32/40
18/98 - 72/40 is -396/245.
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,
18/98 = 18 × 20/98 × 20 = 360/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
72/40 = 72 × 49/40 × 49 = 3528/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/1960 - 3528/1960 = 360 - 3528/1960 = -3168/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -396/245
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