Answers

Subtract 15/98 from 35/14

1^st number: 2 7/14, 2^nd number: 15/98

35/14 - 15/98 is 115/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   35/14 = 35 × 7/14 × 7 = 245/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   15/98 = 15 × 1/98 × 1 = 15/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/98 - 15/98 = 245 - 15/98 = 230/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/49
6. In mixed form: 217/49

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