Subtract 40/8 from 30/98
1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 5 0/8
30/98 - 40/8 is -230/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
30/98 = 30 × 4/98 × 4 = 120/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
40/8 = 40 × 49/8 × 49 = 1960/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/392 - 1960/392 = 120 - 1960/392 = -1840/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -230/49
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