Subtract 9/49 from 2/40
2/40 - 9/49 is -131/980.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
2/40 = 2 × 49/40 × 49 = 98/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
9/49 = 9 × 40/49 × 40 = 360/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/1960 - 360/1960 = 98 - 360/1960 = -262/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/980
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