Answers

Subtract 40/98 from 10/9

1^st number: 1 1/9, 2^nd number: 40/98

10/9 - 40/98 is 310/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   10/9 = 10 × 98/9 × 98 = 980/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   40/98 = 40 × 9/98 × 9 = 360/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/882 - 360/882 = 980 - 360/882 = 620/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 310/441

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