Answers

Subtract 3/98 from 84/40

1^st number: 2 4/40, 2^nd number: 3/98

84/40 - 3/98 is 507/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 98 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   84/40 = 84 × 49/40 × 49 = 4116/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
   3/98 = 3 × 20/98 × 20 = 60/1960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4116/1960 - 60/1960 = 4116 - 60/1960 = 4056/1960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 507/245
6. In mixed form: 217/245

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