Subtract 40/98 from 50/21
1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 40/98
50/21 - 40/98 is 290/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
50/21 = 50 × 14/21 × 14 = 700/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
40/98 = 40 × 3/98 × 3 = 120/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/294 - 120/294 = 700 - 120/294 = 580/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 290/147
- In mixed form: 1143/147
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