Subtract 12/35 from 40/98
40/98 - 12/35 is 16/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
40/98 = 40 × 5/98 × 5 = 200/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
12/35 = 12 × 14/35 × 14 = 168/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/490 - 168/490 = 200 - 168/490 = 32/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/245
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