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Subtract 40/9 from 1/98

1^st number: 1/98, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

1/98 - 40/9 is -3911/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   1/98 = 1 × 9/98 × 9 = 9/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   40/9 = 40 × 98/9 × 98 = 3920/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/882 - 3920/882 = 9 - 3920/882 = -3911/882

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