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Subtract 40/98 from 6/35

6/35 - 40/98 is -58/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   6/35 = 6 × 14/35 × 14 = 84/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   40/98 = 40 × 5/98 × 5 = 200/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/490 - 200/490 = 84 - 200/490 = -116/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/245

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