Answers

Subtract 49/98 from 63/5

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 49/98

63/5 - 49/98 is 121/10.

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,
   63/5 = 63 × 98/5 × 98 = 6174/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   49/98 = 49 × 5/98 × 5 = 245/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6174/490 - 245/490 = 6174 - 245/490 = 5929/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/10
6. In mixed form: 121/10

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