Subtract 6/49 from 8/40
8/40 - 6/49 is 19/245.
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,
8/40 = 8 × 49/40 × 49 = 392/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
6/49 = 6 × 40/49 × 40 = 240/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/1960 - 240/1960 = 392 - 240/1960 = 152/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/245
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