Answers

Subtract 98/48 from 40/28

1^st number: 1 12/28, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

40/28 - 98/48 is -103/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
   40/28 = 40 × 12/28 × 12 = 480/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   98/48 = 98 × 7/48 × 7 = 686/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/336 - 686/336 = 480 - 686/336 = -206/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/168

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