Answers

Subtract 8/98 from 75/30

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 8/98

75/30 - 8/98 is 237/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   75/30 = 75 × 49/30 × 49 = 3675/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   8/98 = 8 × 15/98 × 15 = 120/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3675/1470 - 120/1470 = 3675 - 120/1470 = 3555/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 237/98
6. In mixed form: 241/98

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