Answers

Subtract 40/10 from 9/98

1^st number: 9/98, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

9/98 - 40/10 is -383/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 10 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   9/98 = 9 × 5/98 × 5 = 45/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
   40/10 = 40 × 49/10 × 49 = 1960/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/490 - 1960/490 = 45 - 1960/490 = -1915/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -383/98

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