Subtract 2/49 from 42/40
1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 2/49
42/40 - 2/49 is 989/980.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
42/40 = 42 × 49/40 × 49 = 2058/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
2/49 = 2 × 40/49 × 40 = 80/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/1960 - 80/1960 = 2058 - 80/1960 = 1978/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 989/980
- In mixed form: 19/980
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