Subtract 40/4 from 20/98
1st number: 20/98, 2nd number: 10 0/4
20/98 - 40/4 is -480/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
20/98 = 20 × 2/98 × 2 = 40/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
40/4 = 40 × 49/4 × 49 = 1960/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/196 - 1960/196 = 40 - 1960/196 = -1920/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -480/49
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