Answers

Subtract 40/98 from 49/20

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 40/98

49/20 - 40/98 is 2001/980.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   49/20 = 49 × 49/20 × 49 = 2401/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   40/98 = 40 × 10/98 × 10 = 400/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2401/980 - 400/980 = 2401 - 400/980 = 2001/980
5. In mixed form: 241/980

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁹⁸/₂₀-⁴⁰/₉₈ ⁴⁹/₂₀-⁸⁰/₉₈ ⁴⁹/₄₀-⁴⁰/₉₈ ⁴⁹/₆₀-⁴⁰/₉₈

Subtract Fractions Calculator