Subtract 98/49 from 6/40
1st number: 6/40, 2nd number: 2 0/49
6/40 - 98/49 is -37/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
6/40 = 6 × 49/40 × 49 = 294/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
98/49 = 98 × 40/49 × 40 = 3920/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/1960 - 3920/1960 = 294 - 3920/1960 = -3626/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/20
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