Subtract 4/98 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 4/98
40/6 - 4/98 is 974/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
40/6 = 40 × 49/6 × 49 = 1960/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
4/98 = 4 × 3/98 × 3 = 12/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/294 - 12/294 = 1960 - 12/294 = 1948/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 974/147
- In mixed form: 692/147
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