Subtract 60/40 from 3/98
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 1 20/40
3/98 - 60/40 is -72/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 40 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
3/98 = 3 × 20/98 × 20 = 60/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
60/40 = 60 × 49/40 × 49 = 2940/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/1960 - 2940/1960 = 60 - 2940/1960 = -2880/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -72/49
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