Subtract 36/40 from 56/98
56/98 - 36/40 is -23/70.
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,
56/98 = 56 × 20/98 × 20 = 1120/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
36/40 = 36 × 49/40 × 49 = 1764/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/1960 - 1764/1960 = 1120 - 1764/1960 = -644/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/70
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