Answers

Subtract 50/40 from 98/6

1^st number: 16 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

98/6 - 50/40 is 181/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
   98/6 = 98 × 20/6 × 20 = 1960/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/120 - 150/120 = 1960 - 150/120 = 1810/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/12
6. In mixed form: 151/12

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