Subtract 72/40 from 9/98
1st number: 9/98, 2nd number: 1 32/40
9/98 - 72/40 is -837/490.
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,
9/98 = 9 × 20/98 × 20 = 180/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
72/40 = 72 × 49/40 × 49 = 3528/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/1960 - 3528/1960 = 180 - 3528/1960 = -3348/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -837/490
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