Subtract 98/72 from 40/98
1st number: 40/98, 2nd number: 1 26/72
40/98 - 98/72 is -1681/1764.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
40/98 = 40 × 36/98 × 36 = 1440/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
98/72 = 98 × 49/72 × 49 = 4802/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/3528 - 4802/3528 = 1440 - 4802/3528 = -3362/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1681/1764
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