Subtract 72/40 from 8/98
1st number: 8/98, 2nd number: 1 32/40
8/98 - 72/40 is -421/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
8/98 = 8 × 20/98 × 20 = 160/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
72/40 = 72 × 49/40 × 49 = 3528/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/1960 - 3528/1960 = 160 - 3528/1960 = -3368/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -421/245
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