Answers

Subtract 40/28 from 8/98

1^st number: 8/98, 2^nd number: 1 12/28

8/98 - 40/28 is -66/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   8/98 = 8 × 2/98 × 2 = 16/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   40/28 = 40 × 7/28 × 7 = 280/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/196 - 280/196 = 16 - 280/196 = -264/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -66/49

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