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Subtract 7/8 from 40/98

40/98 - 7/8 is -183/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   40/98 = 40 × 4/98 × 4 = 160/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   7/8 = 7 × 49/8 × 49 = 343/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/392 - 343/392 = 160 - 343/392 = -183/392

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