Answers

Subtract 40/36 from 98/9

1^st number: 10 8/9, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

98/9 - 40/36 is 88/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   98/9 = 98 × 4/9 × 4 = 392/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   40/36 = 40 × 1/36 × 1 = 40/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/36 - 40/36 = 392 - 40/36 = 352/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/9
6. In mixed form: 97/9

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