Subtract 40/35 from 2/98
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 5/35
2/98 - 40/35 is -55/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
2/98 = 2 × 5/98 × 5 = 10/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
40/35 = 40 × 14/35 × 14 = 560/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/490 - 560/490 = 10 - 560/490 = -550/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/49
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