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Subtract 98/28 from 84/10

1^st number: 8 4/10, 2^nd number: 3 14/28

84/10 - 98/28 is 49/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
   84/10 = 84 × 14/10 × 14 = 1176/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   98/28 = 98 × 5/28 × 5 = 490/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/140 - 490/140 = 1176 - 490/140 = 686/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/10
6. In mixed form: 49/10

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