Subtract 9/49 from 27/40
2740 - 949 is 9631960.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
2740 = 27 × 4940 × 49 = 13231960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
949 = 9 × 4049 × 40 = 3601960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
13231960 - 3601960 = 1323 - 3601960 = 9631960
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