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Subtract 5/98 from 70/28

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 5/98

70/28 - 5/98 is 120/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   70/28 = 70 × 7/28 × 7 = 490/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   5/98 = 5 × 2/98 × 2 = 10/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/196 - 10/196 = 490 - 10/196 = 480/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 120/49
6. In mixed form: 222/49

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