Subtract 90/98 from 45/40
1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 90/98
45/40 - 90/98 is 81/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 98 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
45/40 = 45 × 49/40 × 49 = 2205/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
90/98 = 90 × 20/98 × 20 = 1800/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/1960 - 1800/1960 = 2205 - 1800/1960 = 405/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/392
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