Answers

Subtract 40/98 from 21/12

1^st number: 1 9/12, 2^nd number: 40/98

21/12 - 40/98 is 263/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   21/12 = 21 × 49/12 × 49 = 1029/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   40/98 = 40 × 6/98 × 6 = 240/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1029/588 - 240/588 = 1029 - 240/588 = 789/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/196
6. In mixed form: 167/196

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