Subtract 6/45 from 40/98, Solve 40/98

Subtract 6/45 from 40/98

40/98 - 6/45 is 202/735.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
40/98 = 40 × 45/98 × 45 = 1800/4410
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
6/45 = 6 × 98/45 × 98 = 588/4410
Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/4410 - 588/4410 = 1800 - 588/4410 = 1212/4410
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 202/735

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