Answers

Subtract 20/98 from 35/8

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 20/98

35/8 - 20/98 is 1635/392.

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,
   35/8 = 35 × 49/8 × 49 = 1715/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   20/98 = 20 × 4/98 × 4 = 80/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/392 - 80/392 = 1715 - 80/392 = 1635/392
5. In mixed form: 467/392

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