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Subtract 9/98 from 40/56

40/56 - 9/98 is 61/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   40/56 = 40 × 7/56 × 7 = 280/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   9/98 = 9 × 4/98 × 4 = 36/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/392 - 36/392 = 280 - 36/392 = 244/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/98

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