Subtract 40/49 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 40/49
70/28 - 40/49 is 165/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
70/28 = 70 × 7/28 × 7 = 490/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
40/49 = 40 × 4/49 × 4 = 160/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/196 - 160/196 = 490 - 160/196 = 330/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 165/98
- In mixed form: 167/98
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