Subtract 40/75 from 2/98
2/98 - 40/75 is -377/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
2/98 = 2 × 75/98 × 75 = 150/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
40/75 = 40 × 98/75 × 98 = 3920/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/7350 - 3920/7350 = 150 - 3920/7350 = -3770/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -377/735
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