Answers

Subtract 40/98 from 84/6

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 40/98

84/6 - 40/98 is 666/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
   84/6 = 84 × 49/6 × 49 = 4116/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   40/98 = 40 × 3/98 × 3 = 120/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4116/294 - 120/294 = 4116 - 120/294 = 3996/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 666/49
6. In mixed form: 1329/49

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