Subtract 98/80 from 6/40
1st number: 6/40, 2nd number: 1 18/80
6/40 - 98/80 is -43/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
6/40 = 6 × 2/40 × 2 = 12/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
98/80 = 98 × 1/80 × 1 = 98/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/80 - 98/80 = 12 - 98/80 = -86/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/40
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