Subtract 9/98 from 40/8, Solve 5 0/8

Subtract 9/98 from 40/8

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 9/98

40/8 - 9/98 is 481/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
40/8 = 40 × 49/8 × 49 = 1960/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
9/98 = 9 × 4/98 × 4 = 36/392
Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/392 - 36/392 = 1960 - 36/392 = 1924/392
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 481/98
In mixed form: 489/98

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