Answers

Subtract 40/10 from 5/98

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

5/98 - 40/10 is -387/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 10 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   5/98 = 5 × 5/98 × 5 = 25/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
   40/10 = 40 × 49/10 × 49 = 1960/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/490 - 1960/490 = 25 - 1960/490 = -1935/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -387/98

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