Subtract 40/12 from 5/98
1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 3 4/12
5/98 - 40/12 is -965/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 12 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
5/98 = 5 × 6/98 × 6 = 30/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
40/12 = 40 × 49/12 × 49 = 1960/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/588 - 1960/588 = 30 - 1960/588 = -1930/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -965/294
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