Subtract 18/15 from 40/98
1st number: 40/98, 2nd number: 1 3/15
40/98 - 18/15 is -194/245.
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,
18/15 = 18 × 98/15 × 98 = 1764/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/1470 - 1764/1470 = 600 - 1764/1470 = -1164/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -194/245
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