Answers

Subtract 20/98 from 54/3

1^st number: 18 0/3, 2^nd number: 20/98

54/3 - 20/98 is 872/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
   54/3 = 54 × 98/3 × 98 = 5292/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   20/98 = 20 × 3/98 × 3 = 60/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5292/294 - 60/294 = 5292 - 60/294 = 5232/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 872/49
6. In mixed form: 1739/49

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