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Subtract 40/98 from 80/18

1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 40/98

80/18 - 40/98 is 1780/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    80/18 = 80 × 49/18 × 49 = 3920/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    40/98 = 40 × 9/98 × 9 = 360/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3920/882 - 360/882 = 3920 - 360/882 = 3560/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1780/441
  6. In mixed form: 416/441

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