Answers

Subtract 98/36 from 42/40

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 2 26/36

42/40 - 98/36 is -301/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   98/36 = 98 × 10/36 × 10 = 980/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/360 - 980/360 = 378 - 980/360 = -602/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -301/180

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