Subtract 40/98 from 4/75
4/75 - 40/98 is -1304/3675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
4/75 = 4 × 98/75 × 98 = 392/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
40/98 = 40 × 75/98 × 75 = 3000/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/7350 - 3000/7350 = 392 - 3000/7350 = -2608/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1304/3675
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