Subtract 1/40 from 98/45
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 1/40
98/45 - 1/40 is 155/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
98/45 = 98 × 8/45 × 8 = 784/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/360 - 9/360 = 784 - 9/360 = 775/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/72
- In mixed form: 211/72
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