Subtract 4/40 from 5/98
5/98 - 4/40 is -12/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 40 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
5/98 = 5 × 20/98 × 20 = 100/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
4/40 = 4 × 49/40 × 49 = 196/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/1960 - 196/1960 = 100 - 196/1960 = -96/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/245
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