Subtract 40/5 from 3/98
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 8 0/5
3/98 - 40/5 is -781/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 5 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
3/98 = 3 × 5/98 × 5 = 15/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
40/5 = 40 × 98/5 × 98 = 3920/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/490 - 3920/490 = 15 - 3920/490 = -3905/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -781/98
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