Subtract 72/98 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 72/98
40/4 - 72/98 is 454/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 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 98 × 2 = 196,
72/98 = 72 × 2/98 × 2 = 144/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/196 - 144/196 = 1960 - 144/196 = 1816/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 454/49
- In mixed form: 913/49
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