Answers

Subtract 84/98 from 35/4

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 84/98

35/4 - 84/98 is 221/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   35/4 = 35 × 49/4 × 49 = 1715/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   84/98 = 84 × 2/98 × 2 = 168/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/196 - 168/196 = 1715 - 168/196 = 1547/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/28
6. In mixed form: 725/28

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