Answers

Subtract 35/4 from 1/98

1^st number: 1/98, 2^nd number: 8 3/4

1/98 - 35/4 is -1713/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   1/98 = 1 × 2/98 × 2 = 2/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   35/4 = 35 × 49/4 × 49 = 1715/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/196 - 1715/196 = 2 - 1715/196 = -1713/196

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