Answers

Subtract 75/98 from 21/9

1^st number: 2 3/9, 2^nd number: 75/98

21/9 - 75/98 is 461/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   21/9 = 21 × 98/9 × 98 = 2058/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   75/98 = 75 × 9/98 × 9 = 675/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/882 - 675/882 = 2058 - 675/882 = 1383/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 461/294
6. In mixed form: 1167/294

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