Answers

Subtract 98/70 from 4/64

1^st number: 4/64, 2^nd number: 1 28/70

4/64 - 98/70 is -107/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   4/64 = 4 × 35/64 × 35 = 140/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
   98/70 = 98 × 32/70 × 32 = 3136/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/2240 - 3136/2240 = 140 - 3136/2240 = -2996/2240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/80

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