Answers

Subtract 40/5 from 6/98

1^st number: 6/98, 2^nd number: 8 0/5

6/98 - 40/5 is -389/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 5 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   6/98 = 6 × 5/98 × 5 = 30/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   40/5 = 40 × 98/5 × 98 = 3920/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/490 - 3920/490 = 30 - 3920/490 = -3890/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -389/49

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