Answers

Subtract 98/81 from 14/7

1^st number: 2 0/7, 2^nd number: 1 17/81

14/7 - 98/81 is 64/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 81 is 567
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
   14/7 = 14 × 81/7 × 81 = 1134/567
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
   98/81 = 98 × 7/81 × 7 = 686/567
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1134/567 - 686/567 = 1134 - 686/567 = 448/567
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/81

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