Subtract 40/98 from 70/64
1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 40/98
70/64 - 40/98 is 1075/1568.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 98 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
70/64 = 70 × 49/64 × 49 = 3430/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
40/98 = 40 × 32/98 × 32 = 1280/3136 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/3136 - 1280/3136 = 3430 - 1280/3136 = 2150/3136 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1075/1568
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