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Subtract 40/6 from 5/98

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

5/98 - 40/6 is -1945/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 6 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
   40/6 = 40 × 49/6 × 49 = 1960/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/294 - 1960/294 = 15 - 1960/294 = -1945/294

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