Answers

Subtract 54/98 from 8/4

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 54/98

8/4 - 54/98 is 71/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   8/4 = 8 × 49/4 × 49 = 392/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   54/98 = 54 × 2/98 × 2 = 108/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/196 - 108/196 = 392 - 108/196 = 284/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/49
6. In mixed form: 122/49

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