Answers

Subtract 5/40 from 98/49

1^st number: 2 0/49, 2^nd number: 5/40

98/49 - 5/40 is 15/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
   98/49 = 98 × 40/49 × 40 = 3920/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   5/40 = 5 × 49/40 × 49 = 245/1960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3920/1960 - 245/1960 = 3920 - 245/1960 = 3675/1960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
6. In mixed form: 17/8

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