Answers

Subtract 40/98 from 35/10

1^st number: 3 5/10, 2^nd number: 40/98

35/10 - 40/98 is 303/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
   35/10 = 35 × 49/10 × 49 = 1715/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   40/98 = 40 × 5/98 × 5 = 200/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/490 - 200/490 = 1715 - 200/490 = 1515/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 303/98
6. In mixed form: 39/98

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