Subtract 14/4 from 40/98
1st number: 40/98, 2nd number: 3 2/4
40/98 - 14/4 is -303/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
40/98 = 40 × 2/98 × 2 = 80/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
14/4 = 14 × 49/4 × 49 = 686/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/196 - 686/196 = 80 - 686/196 = -606/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -303/98
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