Answers

Subtract 84/8 from 40/98

1^st number: 40/98, 2^nd number: 10 4/8

40/98 - 84/8 is -989/98.

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,
   84/8 = 84 × 49/8 × 49 = 4116/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/392 - 4116/392 = 160 - 4116/392 = -3956/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -989/98

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