Subtract 98/40 from 20/35
1st number: 20/35, 2nd number: 2 18/40
20/35 - 98/40 is -263/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
20/35 = 20 × 8/35 × 8 = 160/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
98/40 = 98 × 7/40 × 7 = 686/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/280 - 686/280 = 160 - 686/280 = -526/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -263/140
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