Subtract 14/60 from 98/40
1st number: 2 18/40, 2nd number: 14/60
98/40 - 14/60 is 133/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
98/40 = 98 × 3/40 × 3 = 294/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
14/60 = 14 × 2/60 × 2 = 28/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/120 - 28/120 = 294 - 28/120 = 266/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/60
- In mixed form: 213/60
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