Subtract 2/28 from 40/98
40/98 - 2/28 is 33/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 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 28 × 7 = 196,
2/28 = 2 × 7/28 × 7 = 14/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/196 - 14/196 = 80 - 14/196 = 66/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/98
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