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Subtract 36/98 from 40/24

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 36/98

40/24 - 36/98 is 191/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   40/24 = 40 × 49/24 × 49 = 1960/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   36/98 = 36 × 12/98 × 12 = 432/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/1176 - 432/1176 = 1960 - 432/1176 = 1528/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/147
6. In mixed form: 144/147

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