Answers

Subtract 98/6 from 35/21

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 16 2/6

35/21 - 98/6 is -44/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   35/21 = 35 × 2/21 × 2 = 70/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   98/6 = 98 × 7/6 × 7 = 686/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/42 - 686/42 = 70 - 686/42 = -616/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/3

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