Answers

Subtract 40/98 from 84/54

1^st number: 1 30/54, 2^nd number: 40/98

84/54 - 40/98 is 506/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   84/54 = 84 × 49/54 × 49 = 4116/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   40/98 = 40 × 27/98 × 27 = 1080/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4116/2646 - 1080/2646 = 4116 - 1080/2646 = 3036/2646
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 506/441
6. In mixed form: 165/441

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