Answers

Subtract 42/98 from 49/5

1^st number: 9 4/5, 2^nd number: 42/98

49/5 - 42/98 is 328/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   49/5 = 49 × 98/5 × 98 = 4802/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   42/98 = 42 × 5/98 × 5 = 210/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4802/490 - 210/490 = 4802 - 210/490 = 4592/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 328/35
6. In mixed form: 913/35

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