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Subtract 98/40 from 42/40

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 2 18/40

42/40 - 98/40 is -7/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   42/40 - 98/40 = 42 - 98/40 = -56/40
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/5

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