Subtract 98/40 from 60/28
1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 2 18/40
60/28 - 98/40 is -43/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
60/28 = 60 × 10/28 × 10 = 600/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
98/40 = 98 × 7/40 × 7 = 686/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/280 - 686/280 = 600 - 686/280 = -86/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/140
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