Subtract 40/98 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 40/98
42/25 - 40/98 is 1558/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
42/25 = 42 × 98/25 × 98 = 4116/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
40/98 = 40 × 25/98 × 25 = 1000/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4116/2450 - 1000/2450 = 4116 - 1000/2450 = 3116/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1558/1225
- In mixed form: 1333/1225
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