Subtract 40/7 from 2/98
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 5 5/7
2/98 - 40/7 is -279/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 7 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
2/98 = 2 × 1/98 × 1 = 2/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
40/7 = 40 × 14/7 × 14 = 560/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/98 - 560/98 = 2 - 560/98 = -558/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -279/49
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