Answers

Subtract 98/48 from 70/18

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

70/18 - 98/48 is 133/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   70/18 = 70 × 8/18 × 8 = 560/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   98/48 = 98 × 3/48 × 3 = 294/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/144 - 294/144 = 560 - 294/144 = 266/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/72
6. In mixed form: 161/72

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