Answers

Subtract 3/98 from 40/35

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 3/98

40/35 - 3/98 is 109/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   40/35 = 40 × 14/35 × 14 = 560/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   3/98 = 3 × 5/98 × 5 = 15/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/490 - 15/490 = 560 - 15/490 = 545/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/98
6. In mixed form: 111/98

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