Subtract 15/98 from 50/40
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 15/98
50/40 - 15/98 is 215/196.
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,
50/40 = 50 × 49/40 × 49 = 2450/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
15/98 = 15 × 20/98 × 20 = 300/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/1960 - 300/1960 = 2450 - 300/1960 = 2150/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/196
- In mixed form: 119/196
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