Answers

Subtract 98/40 from 40/6

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 2 18/40

40/6 - 98/40 is 253/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
   40/6 = 40 × 20/6 × 20 = 800/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   98/40 = 98 × 3/40 × 3 = 294/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/120 - 294/120 = 800 - 294/120 = 506/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/60
6. In mixed form: 413/60

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