Answers

Subtract 2/20 from 98/16

1^st number: 6 2/16, 2^nd number: 2/20

98/16 - 2/20 is 241/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   98/16 = 98 × 5/16 × 5 = 490/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   2/20 = 2 × 4/20 × 4 = 8/80
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   490/80 - 8/80 = 490 - 8/80 = 482/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/40
6. In mixed form: 61/40

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