Subtract 24/40 from 36/98
36/98 - 24/40 is -57/245.
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,
24/40 = 24 × 49/40 × 49 = 1176/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/1960 - 1176/1960 = 720 - 1176/1960 = -456/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/245
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