Answers

Subtract 35/98 from 40/16

1^st number: 2 8/16, 2^nd number: 35/98

40/16 - 35/98 is 15/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 98 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   40/16 = 40 × 49/16 × 49 = 1960/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
   35/98 = 35 × 8/98 × 8 = 280/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/784 - 280/784 = 1960 - 280/784 = 1680/784
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
6. In mixed form: 21/7

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