Subtract 40/98 from 42/35
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 40/98
42/35 - 40/98 is 194/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
42/35 = 42 × 14/35 × 14 = 588/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
40/98 = 40 × 5/98 × 5 = 200/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/490 - 200/490 = 588 - 200/490 = 388/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 194/245
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