Subtract 40/98 from 35/50
35/50 - 40/98 is 143/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
35/50 = 35 × 49/50 × 49 = 1715/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
40/98 = 40 × 25/98 × 25 = 1000/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1715/2450 - 1000/2450 = 1715 - 1000/2450 = 715/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/490
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