Answers

Subtract 36/20 from 42/98

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 1 16/20

42/98 - 36/20 is -48/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   42/98 = 42 × 10/98 × 10 = 420/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   36/20 = 36 × 49/20 × 49 = 1764/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/980 - 1764/980 = 420 - 1764/980 = -1344/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -48/35

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