Subtract 6/9 from 40/98, Solve 40/98

Subtract 6/9 from 40/98

40/98 - 6/9 is -38/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
40/98 = 40 × 9/98 × 9 = 360/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
6/9 = 6 × 98/9 × 98 = 588/882
Subtract the two like fractions:
360/882 - 588/882 = 360 - 588/882 = -228/882
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/147

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