Subtract 10/25 from 40/98
40/98 - 10/25 is 2/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
40/98 = 40 × 25/98 × 25 = 1000/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
10/25 = 10 × 98/25 × 98 = 980/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/2450 - 980/2450 = 1000 - 980/2450 = 20/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/245
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