Answers

Subtract 45/98 from 40/28

1^st number: 1 12/28, 2^nd number: 45/98

40/28 - 45/98 is 95/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   40/28 = 40 × 7/28 × 7 = 280/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   45/98 = 45 × 2/98 × 2 = 90/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/196 - 90/196 = 280 - 90/196 = 190/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/98

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