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Subtract 21/98 from 70/5

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 21/98

70/5 - 21/98 is 193/14.

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,
   70/5 = 70 × 98/5 × 98 = 6860/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   21/98 = 21 × 5/98 × 5 = 105/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6860/490 - 105/490 = 6860 - 105/490 = 6755/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/14
6. In mixed form: 1311/14

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