Subtract 10/15 from 40/98
40/98 - 10/15 is -38/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
40/98 = 40 × 15/98 × 15 = 600/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
10/15 = 10 × 98/15 × 98 = 980/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/1470 - 980/1470 = 600 - 980/1470 = -380/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/147
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