Answers

Subtract 40/98 from 70/48

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 40/98

70/48 - 40/98 is 1235/1176.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   70/48 = 70 × 49/48 × 49 = 3430/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
   40/98 = 40 × 24/98 × 24 = 960/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/2352 - 960/2352 = 3430 - 960/2352 = 2470/2352
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1235/1176
6. In mixed form: 159/1176

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