Subtract 1/49 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 1/49
40/4 - 1/49 is 489/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
40/4 = 40 × 49/4 × 49 = 1960/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
1/49 = 1 × 4/49 × 4 = 4/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/196 - 4/196 = 1960 - 4/196 = 1956/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 489/49
- In mixed form: 948/49
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