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Subtract 6/98 from 40/18

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 6/98

40/18 - 6/98 is 953/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    40/18 = 40 × 49/18 × 49 = 1960/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    6/98 = 6 × 9/98 × 9 = 54/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1960/882 - 54/882 = 1960 - 54/882 = 1906/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 953/441
  6. In mixed form: 271/441

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