Subtract 45/98 from 54/40
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 45/98
54/40 - 45/98 is 873/980.
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,
54/40 = 54 × 49/40 × 49 = 2646/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
45/98 = 45 × 20/98 × 20 = 900/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/1960 - 900/1960 = 2646 - 900/1960 = 1746/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 873/980
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