Subtract 90/49 from 40/96
1st number: 40/96, 2nd number: 1 41/49
40/96 - 90/49 is -835/588.
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,
90/49 = 90 × 96/49 × 96 = 8640/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/4704 - 8640/4704 = 1960 - 8640/4704 = -6680/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -835/588
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