Answers

Subtract 36/98 from 64/4

1^st number: 16 0/4, 2^nd number: 36/98

64/4 - 36/98 is 766/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   64/4 = 64 × 49/4 × 49 = 3136/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   36/98 = 36 × 2/98 × 2 = 72/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/196 - 72/196 = 3136 - 72/196 = 3064/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 766/49
6. In mixed form: 1531/49

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