Subtract 4/98 from 27/40
27/40 - 4/98 is 1243/1960.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 98 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
27/40 = 27 × 49/40 × 49 = 1323/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
4/98 = 4 × 20/98 × 20 = 80/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/1960 - 80/1960 = 1323 - 80/1960 = 1243/1960
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