Subtract 16/49 from 7/40
7/40 - 16/49 is -297/1960.
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,
7/40 = 7 × 49/40 × 49 = 343/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
16/49 = 16 × 40/49 × 40 = 640/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/1960 - 640/1960 = 343 - 640/1960 = -297/1960
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