Subtract 40/54 from 84/98
84/98 - 40/54 is 22/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
84/98 = 84 × 27/98 × 27 = 2268/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
40/54 = 40 × 49/54 × 49 = 1960/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/2646 - 1960/2646 = 2268 - 1960/2646 = 308/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/189
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