Answers

Subtract 20/98 from 70/64

1^st number: 1 6/64, 2^nd number: 20/98

70/64 - 20/98 is 1395/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 98 is 3136
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
   70/64 = 70 × 49/64 × 49 = 3430/3136
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
   20/98 = 20 × 32/98 × 32 = 640/3136
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/3136 - 640/3136 = 3430 - 640/3136 = 2790/3136
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1395/1568

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