Answers

Subtract 40/98 from 30/9

1^st number: 3 3/9, 2^nd number: 40/98

30/9 - 40/98 is 430/147.

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,
   30/9 = 30 × 98/9 × 98 = 2940/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   40/98 = 40 × 9/98 × 9 = 360/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2940/882 - 360/882 = 2940 - 360/882 = 2580/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 430/147
6. In mixed form: 2136/147

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