Subtract 8/49 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 8/49
40/10 - 8/49 is 188/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 49 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
40/10 = 40 × 49/10 × 49 = 1960/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
8/49 = 8 × 10/49 × 10 = 80/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/490 - 80/490 = 1960 - 80/490 = 1880/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 188/49
- In mixed form: 341/49
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