Subtract 18/49 from 40/96
40/96 - 18/49 is 29/588.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
40/96 = 40 × 49/96 × 49 = 1960/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
18/49 = 18 × 96/49 × 96 = 1728/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/4704 - 1728/4704 = 1960 - 1728/4704 = 232/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/588
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