Answers

Subtract 40/98 from 42/14

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 40/98

42/14 - 40/98 is 127/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   42/14 = 42 × 7/14 × 7 = 294/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   40/98 = 40 × 1/98 × 1 = 40/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/98 - 40/98 = 294 - 40/98 = 254/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/49
6. In mixed form: 229/49

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