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Subtract 60/45 from 40/98

1^st number: 40/98, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

40/98 - 60/45 is -136/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   40/98 = 40 × 45/98 × 45 = 1800/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   60/45 = 60 × 98/45 × 98 = 5880/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1800/4410 - 5880/4410 = 1800 - 5880/4410 = -4080/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -136/147

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