Answers

Subtract 40/98 from 27/5

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 40/98

27/5 - 40/98 is 1223/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   27/5 = 27 × 98/5 × 98 = 2646/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   40/98 = 40 × 5/98 × 5 = 200/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2646/490 - 200/490 = 2646 - 200/490 = 2446/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1223/245
6. In mixed form: 4243/245

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