Subtract 21/35 from 98/40
1st number: 2 18/40, 2nd number: 21/35
98/40 - 21/35 is 37/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
98/40 = 98 × 7/40 × 7 = 686/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
21/35 = 21 × 8/35 × 8 = 168/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/280 - 168/280 = 686 - 168/280 = 518/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/20
- In mixed form: 117/20
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