Answers

Subtract 42/28 from 40/98

1^st number: 40/98, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

40/98 - 42/28 is -107/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   40/98 = 40 × 2/98 × 2 = 80/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   42/28 = 42 × 7/28 × 7 = 294/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/196 - 294/196 = 80 - 294/196 = -214/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/98

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