Subtract 16/98 from 40/21
1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 16/98
40/21 - 16/98 is 256/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
40/21 = 40 × 14/21 × 14 = 560/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
16/98 = 16 × 3/98 × 3 = 48/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/294 - 48/294 = 560 - 48/294 = 512/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 256/147
- In mixed form: 1109/147
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