Subtract 40/21 from 2/98
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 19/21
2/98 - 40/21 is -277/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 21 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
2/98 = 2 × 3/98 × 3 = 6/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
40/21 = 40 × 14/21 × 14 = 560/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/294 - 560/294 = 6 - 560/294 = -554/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -277/147
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