Answers

Subtract 1/40 from 98/18

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 1/40

98/18 - 1/40 is 1951/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
   98/18 = 98 × 20/18 × 20 = 1960/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/360 - 9/360 = 1960 - 9/360 = 1951/360
5. In mixed form: 5151/360

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