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Subtract 2/98 from 40/42

40/42 - 2/98 is 137/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   40/42 = 40 × 7/42 × 7 = 280/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   2/98 = 2 × 3/98 × 3 = 6/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/294 - 6/294 = 280 - 6/294 = 274/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/147

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