Answers

Subtract 98/25 from 6/40

1^st number: 6/40, 2^nd number: 3 23/25

6/40 - 98/25 is -377/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   6/40 = 6 × 5/40 × 5 = 30/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   98/25 = 98 × 8/25 × 8 = 784/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/200 - 784/200 = 30 - 784/200 = -754/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -377/100

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