Subtract 9/98 from 40/28
1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 9/98
40/28 - 9/98 is 131/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
40/28 = 40 × 7/28 × 7 = 280/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
9/98 = 9 × 2/98 × 2 = 18/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/196 - 18/196 = 280 - 18/196 = 262/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/98
- In mixed form: 133/98
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 80/28-9/98 40/28-18/98 40/56-9/98 40/28-27/98 40/84-9/98 40/28-45/98 40/28-63/98