Answers

Subtract 98/70 from 84/15

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 1 28/70

84/15 - 98/70 is 21/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
   84/15 = 84 × 14/15 × 14 = 1176/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   98/70 = 98 × 3/70 × 3 = 294/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/210 - 294/210 = 1176 - 294/210 = 882/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
6. In mixed form: 41/5

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