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Subtract 40/98 from 40/36

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 40/98

40/36 - 40/98 is 310/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   40/36 = 40 × 49/36 × 49 = 1960/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   40/98 = 40 × 18/98 × 18 = 720/1764
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/1764 - 720/1764 = 1960 - 720/1764 = 1240/1764
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 310/441

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