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Subtract 4/98 from 40/5

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 4/98

40/5 - 4/98 is 390/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    40/5 = 40 × 98/5 × 98 = 3920/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    4/98 = 4 × 5/98 × 5 = 20/490
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3920/490 - 20/490 = 3920 - 20/490 = 3900/490
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 390/49
  6. In mixed form: 747/49

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