Subtract 21/40 from 36/98
36/98 - 21/40 is -309/1960.
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,
36/98 = 36 × 20/98 × 20 = 720/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
21/40 = 21 × 49/40 × 49 = 1029/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/1960 - 1029/1960 = 720 - 1029/1960 = -309/1960
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