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Subtract 49/32 from 40/98

1^st number: 40/98, 2^nd number: 1 17/32

40/98 - 49/32 is -1761/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   40/98 = 40 × 16/98 × 16 = 640/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   49/32 = 49 × 49/32 × 49 = 2401/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   640/1568 - 2401/1568 = 640 - 2401/1568 = -1761/1568

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