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Subtract 63/40 from 28/98

1^st number: 28/98, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

28/98 - 63/40 is -361/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 40 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
   28/98 = 28 × 20/98 × 20 = 560/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   63/40 = 63 × 49/40 × 49 = 3087/1960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/1960 - 3087/1960 = 560 - 3087/1960 = -2527/1960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -361/280

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