Answers

Subtract 30/14 from 70/98

1^st number: 70/98, 2^nd number: 2 2/14

70/98 - 30/14 is -10/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   70/98 = 70 × 1/98 × 1 = 70/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   30/14 = 30 × 7/14 × 7 = 210/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/98 - 210/98 = 70 - 210/98 = -140/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/7

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