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Subtract 40/98 from 42/4

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

42/4 - 40/98 is 989/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   42/4 = 42 × 49/4 × 49 = 2058/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   40/98 = 40 × 2/98 × 2 = 80/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/196 - 80/196 = 2058 - 80/196 = 1978/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 989/98
6. In mixed form: 109/98

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