Subtract 40/98 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 40/98
8/3 - 40/98 is 332/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
8/3 = 8 × 98/3 × 98 = 784/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
40/98 = 40 × 3/98 × 3 = 120/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/294 - 120/294 = 784 - 120/294 = 664/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 332/147
- In mixed form: 238/147
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