Subtract 7/40 from 32/98
32/98 - 7/40 is 297/1960.
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,
32/98 = 32 × 20/98 × 20 = 640/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
7/40 = 7 × 49/40 × 49 = 343/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/1960 - 343/1960 = 640 - 343/1960 = 297/1960
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