Subtract 40/98 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 40/98
45/2 - 40/98 is 2165/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
45/2 = 45 × 49/2 × 49 = 2205/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
40/98 = 40 × 1/98 × 1 = 40/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/98 - 40/98 = 2205 - 40/98 = 2165/98 - In mixed form: 229/98
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