Subtract 12/98 from 40/45
40/45 - 12/98 is 338/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
40/45 = 40 × 98/45 × 98 = 3920/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
12/98 = 12 × 45/98 × 45 = 540/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3920/4410 - 540/4410 = 3920 - 540/4410 = 3380/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 338/441
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