Subtract 35/40 from 64/98
64/98 - 35/40 is -87/392.
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,
64/98 = 64 × 20/98 × 20 = 1280/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
35/40 = 35 × 49/40 × 49 = 1715/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/1960 - 1715/1960 = 1280 - 1715/1960 = -435/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/392
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