Subtract 30/70 from 40/98
40/98 - 30/70 is -1/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 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 70 × 7 = 490,
30/70 = 30 × 7/70 × 7 = 210/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/490 - 210/490 = 200 - 210/490 = -10/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/49
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