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Subtract 56/40 from 8/98

1st number: 8/98, 2nd number: 1 16/40

8/98 - 56/40 is -323/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 40 is 1960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
    8/98 = 8 × 20/98 × 20 = 160/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    56/40 = 56 × 49/40 × 49 = 2744/1960
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    160/1960 - 2744/1960 = 160 - 2744/1960 = -2584/1960
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -323/245

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