Answers

Subtract 8/49 from 98/40

1^st number: 2 18/40, 2^nd number: 8/49

98/40 - 8/49 is 2241/980.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   98/40 = 98 × 49/40 × 49 = 4802/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
   8/49 = 8 × 40/49 × 40 = 320/1960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4802/1960 - 320/1960 = 4802 - 320/1960 = 4482/1960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2241/980
6. In mixed form: 2281/980

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