Answers

Subtract 98/96 from 40/98

1^st number: 40/98, 2^nd number: 1 2/96

40/98 - 98/96 is -1441/2352.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
   40/98 = 40 × 48/98 × 48 = 1920/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   98/96 = 98 × 49/96 × 49 = 4802/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1920/4704 - 4802/4704 = 1920 - 4802/4704 = -2882/4704
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1441/2352

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