Answers

Subtract 98/96 from 40/8

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 2/96

40/8 - 98/96 is 191/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   40/8 = 40 × 12/8 × 12 = 480/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   98/96 = 98 × 1/96 × 1 = 98/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/96 - 98/96 = 480 - 98/96 = 382/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/48
6. In mixed form: 347/48

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