Subtract 9/40 from 98/8
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 9/40
98/8 - 9/40 is 481/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
98/8 = 98 × 5/8 × 5 = 490/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
9/40 = 9 × 1/40 × 1 = 9/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/40 - 9/40 = 490 - 9/40 = 481/40 - In mixed form: 121/40
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