Answers

Subtract 42/40 from 98/48

1^st number: 2 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

98/48 - 42/40 is 119/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   98/48 = 98 × 5/48 × 5 = 490/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   42/40 = 42 × 6/40 × 6 = 252/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/240 - 252/240 = 490 - 252/240 = 238/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/120

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