Answers

Subtract 35/98 from 20/8

1^st number: 2 4/8, 2^nd number: 35/98

20/8 - 35/98 is 15/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   20/8 = 20 × 49/8 × 49 = 980/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   35/98 = 35 × 4/98 × 4 = 140/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/392 - 140/392 = 980 - 140/392 = 840/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
6. In mixed form: 21/7

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