Subtract 4/40 from 98/72
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 4/40
98/72 - 4/40 is 227/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/360 - 36/360 = 490 - 36/360 = 454/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/180
- In mixed form: 147/180
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