Subtract 40/49 from 60/8
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 40/49
60/8 - 40/49 is 655/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
60/8 = 60 × 49/8 × 49 = 2940/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
40/49 = 40 × 8/49 × 8 = 320/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/392 - 320/392 = 2940 - 320/392 = 2620/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 655/98
- In mixed form: 667/98
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