Answers

Subtract 70/5 from 42/98

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 14 0/5

42/98 - 70/5 is -95/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 5 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   42/98 = 42 × 5/98 × 5 = 210/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   70/5 = 70 × 98/5 × 98 = 6860/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/490 - 6860/490 = 210 - 6860/490 = -6650/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/7

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