Answers

Subtract 84/7 from 35/98

1^st number: 35/98, 2^nd number: 12 0/7

35/98 - 84/7 is -163/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 7 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   35/98 = 35 × 1/98 × 1 = 35/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
   84/7 = 84 × 14/7 × 14 = 1176/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/98 - 1176/98 = 35 - 1176/98 = -1141/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/14

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