Subtract 4/98 from 40/14
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 4/98
40/14 - 4/98 is 138/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
40/14 = 40 × 7/14 × 7 = 280/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
4/98 = 4 × 1/98 × 1 = 4/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/98 - 4/98 = 280 - 4/98 = 276/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 138/49
- In mixed form: 240/49
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