Answers

Subtract 98/48 from 70/6

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

70/6 - 98/48 is 77/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   70/6 = 70 × 8/6 × 8 = 560/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   98/48 = 98 × 1/48 × 1 = 98/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/48 - 98/48 = 560 - 98/48 = 462/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/8
6. In mixed form: 95/8

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