Subtract 84/56 from 40/98
1st number: 40/98, 2nd number: 1 28/56
40/98 - 84/56 is -107/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
40/98 = 40 × 4/98 × 4 = 160/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
84/56 = 84 × 7/56 × 7 = 588/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/392 - 588/392 = 160 - 588/392 = -428/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/98
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