Subtract 98/18 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 5 8/18
40/35 - 98/18 is -271/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
40/35 = 40 × 18/35 × 18 = 720/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
98/18 = 98 × 35/18 × 35 = 3430/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/630 - 3430/630 = 720 - 3430/630 = -2710/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -271/63
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