Answers

Subtract 98/5 from 42/98

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 19 3/5

42/98 - 98/5 is -671/35.

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,
   98/5 = 98 × 98/5 × 98 = 9604/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/490 - 9604/490 = 210 - 9604/490 = -9394/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -671/35

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