Answers

Subtract 4/98 from 80/75

1^st number: 1 5/75, 2^nd number: 4/98

80/75 - 4/98 is 754/735.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   80/75 = 80 × 98/75 × 98 = 7840/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   4/98 = 4 × 75/98 × 75 = 300/7350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7840/7350 - 300/7350 = 7840 - 300/7350 = 7540/7350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 754/735
6. In mixed form: 119/735

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